Net Metering

How it works

Considering generation, such as photovoltaic (PV) solar panels or a wind turbine for your home or business? If so, here are a few basic things to consider when connecting the generation equipment to your electric service panel.

When connecting generation equipment to your electric panel, your home or business becomes "interconnected" with KCP&L's electrical distribution system or grid. This means your generation equipment has the ability to feed any extra electricity, not being consumed by your home or business, directly to KCP&L's system.

KCP&L offers two programs designed for interconnecting your renewable generation equipment to the power grid:  

• Parallel Generation
• Net Metering

Safety First!
It is critical that your generation equipment not cause injury to workers who will be maintaining KCP&L's electrical system. To prevent unintended feedback, KCP&L, as well as local building and electrical codes, require that approved protective equipment be installed.