UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

  1. production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
  2. use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
  3. installation of CNG kits in motor-cars
  4. installation of water meters in urban households

Answer

Correct Answer

production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

Explanation

Net metering allows households/consumers generating solar power to feed surplus electricity back into the grid and get credited, thereby promoting the production and use of solar energy.

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