General Studies Question 181

Question: ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

Options:

A) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers.

B) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households.

C) installation of CNG kits in motorcars.

D) installation of water meters in urban households.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Exp. [a] Net metering allows residential and commercial customers who generate their own electricity from solar power to feed electricity they do not use back into the grid. Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. Net metering policies can vary significantly by country and by state or province: Most net metering laws involve monthly roll over of kWh credits, a small monthly connection fee, require monthly payment of deficits (i.e. normal electric bill), and annual settlement of any residual credit.