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What is net metering?

Posted on March 3, 2010

Net metering is program offered by utility companies whereby any and all electricity generated at the customer’s site is deducted from the total electricity used prior to calculating the billing charges.  For example, let’s say a homeowner used 1000 kWh … Continue reading →

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Will my homeowners association let me use solar power?

Posted on March 1, 2010

Primal Energy Systems recommends you seek approval from your homeowners association, but by Virginia state law, your homeowners association cannot outright prohibit you from installing and using solar power except under certain circumstances.  The Code of Virginia, Title 67, Chapter 7 … Continue reading →

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Energy Price Update – Jan 2010

Posted on January 29, 2010

You may have heard that Dominion lowered their rates.  True – the net result is a meager reduction of 0.8%.  The reduction was mandated by the State Corporation Comission (SCC), which instructs utilities to raise and lower their rates based … Continue reading →

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American Clean Energy and Security Act

Posted on July 17, 2009

On June 26, 2009, the house passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES).  Per Henry Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the American Clean Energy and Security Act will “create millions of new clean energy jobs, … Continue reading →

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