Simply put, the energy a business produces, minus the energy it consumes equals net energy. Excess energy produced by your solar system is sent back to the grid, and any additional energy needed beyond what your solar system produces will be pulled from the grid – a constant push/pull. With net metering, your business’ utility company will deduct the energy you export to the grid at times when generation exceeds on-site demand from your bill, and you may even earn surplus credits for the energy you produce.