Solar/Net Metering

What is Net Metering?

Net metering describes any electrical energy generated at your account that is surplus to the electrical usage at that account. This electricity flows into the Cooperative’s system and is used to serve other members. Your meter will record the difference between the electricity you buy from Idaho County Light & Power (ICL&P) and the electricity you generate using your renewable generating equipment. Net metering facilities are intended to offset or meet all of your own electrical requirements

Diagram showing a solar panel (generation source) providing energy to a home (end user). The generation source surplus energy flows to the electric meter and then to the electric grid (power lines), to then serve other members.

Please see the steps below needed to complete the installation process:

  1. Agreement signed and submitted with a $250 processing fee to cover the cost of engineering and inspection
  2. State Electrical permit and inspection (passing)
  3. ICL&P Field Inspection
  4. Office processing to convert meter to net metering and file paperwork