Nettavregning

Nettavregning, also known as net metering, is a billing mechanism used in electricity supply that allows consumers who generate their own electricity to feed any excess they produce back into the grid. This excess electricity is then used to offset the consumer's own electricity consumption, effectively reducing their overall electricity bill. The term "nettavregning" is derived from the Norwegian language, where "nett" means net and "avregning" means settlement or billing.

The primary benefit of nettavregning is that it encourages the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power, by providing financial incentives for consumers to generate their own electricity. This can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy practices.

Nettavregning is typically implemented through a feed-in tariff, where the electricity supplier pays the consumer a fixed rate for the excess electricity they generate and feed back into the grid. This rate is usually lower than the rate at which the consumer pays for electricity from the grid. The difference between the two rates is the net amount that the consumer pays for their electricity consumption.

Nettavregning is not without its challenges, however. One of the main issues is that it can lead to a situation where consumers with large-scale renewable energy systems can sell their excess electricity back to the grid at a profit, while consumers with smaller systems may not be able to offset their electricity consumption and may end up paying more for their electricity than they would without nettavregning.

Despite these challenges, nettavregning is widely used in many countries around the world, including Norway, Germany, and Australia. It is seen as an important tool for promoting renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.