Sunrun CEO Lynn Jurich advocates for homeowners to sell excess solar energy back to the grid at retail rates.

Homeowner exchange of excess solar energy for credit from utility companies, called net metering, is a significant motivator for solar clients. However, some states — for example, Nevada — are already eliminating net metering benefits as solar operating costs for utility companies outrun their income.

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