AEP Ohio net meter bill- what does it look like?

October 1, 2018 7:38 AM

I'm considering an 8Kw solar panel installation on my pole barn in central Ohio, sized to cover my documented needs. I'd like to have a better understanding of the impact of the net metering on my electric bill, particularly as it affects the non-supply charges. A search of the internet doesn't come up with anyone sharing that information. Can somebody out there enlighten me? (Any other feedback welcome as well - this would be a DIY with qualified electrician to connect, have quote from Wholesale solar in the 10K range delivered that seems reasonable).
posted by bullatony to Home & Garden (1 answer total)

Best answer: I cannot speak to your Ohio installation or your specific supplier, but in my case (upstate NY), the only parts of my bill that are affected are the actual charges that are related to each *net* KWh of electricity used. I am still charged to be connected to the grid and all associated taxes. I do *not* pay supply charges or those related taxes (they are listed, but they are a multiple of zero). So, even though I have (to date) either produced enough electricity for my needs every month or been able to dip into my surplus, there is still a fixed charge of something like 30$/mo for my electricity hookup. (I don't recall the precise number because my actual bill is gas + elec).
posted by annabear at 7:59 AM on October 1, 2018