Will I be able to rely on the City’s electric distribution service if my rooftop solar system is not generating enough power for my needs?

Yes, the City's electric system will be available to supply a portion or all of a customer's energy needs at any time of the day. The City will typically utilize a bi-directional meter to measure the flow of electricity in both directions. The kilowatts per hour that the City delivers to the customer will be used to calculate the customers usage and will be billed at the applicable retail rate.

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1. What renewable energy resources does the City provide to my home?
2. Does the City offer options to increase the use of renewable energy for my house?
3. Are Bowling Green electric customers permitted to install rooftop solar?
4. What is the approval process to install rooftop solar?
5. Can I sell excess power generated from my rooftop solar panels back to the City?
6. Will I be able to rely on the City’s electric distribution service if my rooftop solar system is not generating enough power for my needs?
7. If I install rooftop solar, will my electric rate change?
8. Why does Rider E include an additional charge for rooftop solar customers?
9. Can I install a battery with my rooftop solar system?