Net Metering
A smarter way to think aboutyour electric bill.
Your EnergyConnect Specialist introduced you to net metering — a program designed to let homeowners generate their own electricity, use the utility grid differently, and potentially reduce what they pay for power over time.
For homeowners who qualify, the savings can be significant — most see electric bill savings of 30% or more compared to what they're paying the utility today.
This page gives you the simple version: how the program works, why EnergyConnect recommends Everlast, what the process looks like, and what you should know before deciding if it makes sense for your home.
No pressure. Just the information you need to understand your options.
if you qualifyNo charge
lienNone
install cost$0
Not every home qualifies. Shading, roof condition, age and usage all matter — and the only way to know is to check your address.
Start here
First, what net metering actually means
Net metering is the arrangement that lets the power your roof produces count against the power you pull from the grid. Your meter tracks both directions. In New England that crediting runs through state-regulated programs administered by your utility, and once your system connects, the terms lock in.
That matters because of what's happening on the other side of the meter. New England households pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Utility supply rates reset twice a year, every January and July, and they have been moving in one direction — whether you're with Eversource, United Illuminating, National Grid, or another provider. On top of that, the utility companies have filed for further increases, with proposed hikes hitting residential customers in 2027 if regulators approve them.
You don't control any of that. What some homeowners can control is where their electricity comes from, and what they pay for it.
Two very different ways to get there
People hear "solar" and picture one thing. There are actually two paths, and they have almost nothing in common.
Path one — you buy the system
The version most people picture:
- Tens of thousands of dollars, paid now or financed over time
- A long-term loan against your home
- Years of waiting to break even
- You own the equipment — and the repairs after the warranty ends
- As of 2026, the 30% federal tax credit for homeowners who buy is gone
Path two — you buy only the power
The path your Specialist was describing:
- No out of pocket expenses for equipment or installation
- No loan and no lien against your home
- Panels go on your roof, but you don't own them — you simply buy the power they make
- You buy that power at a rate below what you pay today
- Repairs, maintenance and monitoring stay the provider's responsibility
- Some homes also qualify for battery backup at no added cost
Why nobody quoted you a number on the phone: your rate depends on your roof, your shade and your actual usage. Anyone willing to promise you a figure before looking at those things is guessing. The paperwork covering the panels is separate from the net metering credit, and you get all of it in writing before anything is decided.
The introduction
Why EnergyConnect pointed you to Everlast
EnergyConnect connects homeowners across Connecticut and Massachusetts with the top energy company in their area. That's what the call was for — and in your area, that company is Everlast Energy & Roofing.
Everlast has been doing energy and roofing across New England long enough to have built something worth protecting. More than 800 projects completed. Over 1,200 homeowners served. Better than 270 five-star reviews from people in towns like yours. An A+ rating from the BBB, Best Solar and Roofing Company from the CT Post, and a partnership with the UConn Huskies that no other Net Metering company in the state holds.
That track record is the whole reason EnergyConnect points homeowners in your area toward them.
Everlast operates out of 135 Sheldon Rd in Manchester, Connecticut, employs more than 40 local people, and holds licenses in both states that are public record. Every claim on this page is verifiable before you let anyone near your house — and it should be.
The roof and the panels, one company
Most Net Metering companies can't touch your roof. If yours needs work first, they hand you off and wait. Everlast does both, so it gets handled by the same crew on the same timeline.
Licensed in both states
Connecticut: HIC.0667495 · ELC.0181311-E1
Massachusetts: Home Improvement Contractor Reg. #209663 · Master Electrician Lic. #23054A
Every number is public — look them up.
Vetted by UConn
Everlast is the only Net Metering Company partnered with the UConn Huskies, and one of just two vetted roofing providers. A university does not put its name next to a company it hasn't checked.
Next steps
Ready to see what it looks like for your home?
Net metering is different for every homeowner. Your roof, electric usage, shade, and utility history all play a role in what the numbers may look like.
The next step is simply a closer look at your home and energy usage so we can show you what options may be available.
There's no cost to review it, and no obligation to move forward.
Your EnergyConnect Specialist will follow up with you to answer any questions and, if you're interested, help coordinate a time to speak with Everlast.
Still thinking it over? Keep this page handy and continue the conversation with your EnergyConnect Specialist whenever you're ready.
Before you decide
The questions people actually ask
These are the ones that come up before anyone agrees to have someone out. Answered the way we'd answer them on the phone.
