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NB Power’s net metering program provides customers the option to connect their
own environmentally friendly generation unit to NB Power’s distribution system.
This program allows customers to generate their own electricity to offset their
own consumption, while still remaining connected to NB Power's distribution
system to meet their electricity demands when their generation unit cannot. In
order to qualify for the program, these units must:
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meet NB Power technical requirements
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not exceed 100 kW
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come from renewable energy sources compatible with Environment Canada's
Environmental Choice Program (EcoLogoTM)
standards such as alternative use, biogas, biomass, solar, small hydro or wind
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all equipment must be approved by a certification organization that is
recognized in the Province of New Brunswick (i.e. Canadian Standards
Association)
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have an Electrical Wiring Permit from a licensed electrician, and inspection
and approval by the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety, Technical
Inspection Services prior to connection
A special type of meter or “net meter” is installed to replace the customer’s
existing meter. This meter will provide readings for both customer’s
electricity consumption from NB Power and the excess electricity that customer
sends back to the NB Power distribution system. NB Power then bills for the
difference or ‘net’ amount of electricity used. Credits cannot be carried
forward beyond March of each year. At this time, any remaining credit not used
will be reduced to zero.
To enroll your net metering project in NB Power’s program, please visit the
Enroll section.
To read an example of a customer’s experience with the net metering program,
please visit the Case Study section.
Links
For additional information on small wind generation:
Canadian
Wind Energy Association
For additional information on solar panels:
CanSIA
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