Your Utility Bill after Solar

After RYPEC installs your solar system, your connection to the electrical grid remains intact, and you maintain an account with your electric utility provider. Post-installation, your rate plan may be subject to change as per your utility provider's requirements.

Your Utility Bill After Solar

The rate plan types listed below are among the most frequent within our operational areas and are meant as a broad overview – for specifics, contacting your utility is advisable:

Fixed Rate Plan

A constant rate is paid per energy unit, regardless of the energy amount consumed or the time of day it's used.

Tiered Rate Plan

As your energy usage climbs, so does the rate, advancing through predetermined tiers. With solar from RYPEC potentially keeping your usage low, you might stay within the more economical tiers, thus saving on costs.

Time-of-Use Plan

The cost of energy is dynamic, influenced by the time of day, day of the week, and/or season. Cost savings are achievable by minimizing grid energy use during peak pricing times. Moreover, RYPEC systems come equipped with Powerwall, enabling you to store solar power for later use during expensive peak periods. Utilizing the Time-Based Control, the Powerwall can be programmed to use your stored solar energy during peak times, thus primarily drawing on grid energy when it's most affordable.

Electric Vehicle Base Plans

These plans are tailored based on the number of energy meters in your residence.

Net Metering

Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a utility-provided program that credits you for the surplus energy your home's solar panels send back to the grid. NEM billing means you're only charged for the "net" energy use. During sunlight hours, your solar panels might produce more energy than you use, earning you credits. When your home's energy needs exceed what your solar system and stored Powerwall energy can provide, these credits are then applied to your consumption of grid energy.

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