If net metering stops, it means that households with solar panels will no longer have the option to offset all the electricity returned to the grid with the electricity they consume from the grid. Net metering is an arrangement where the electricity you generate but do not consume yourself is returned to the grid, and the returned electricity is then offset against the consumed electricity. With net metering, you only pay for the net consumption.

If net metering stops, the way returned electricity is compensated will likely be adjusted. In some cases, it may mean that you receive compensation for the returned electricity based on the market price at the time of return. This can result in a different financial dynamic for households with solar panels.

The cessation of net metering can be the result of changes in policy or regulations regarding electricity return to the grid. Governments may decide to abolish or modify net metering to support the growth of sustainable energy, reduce the strain on the electricity grid, or distribute costs more fairly among households with and without solar panels.