> We are net exporters of energy. And we are both disgusted by how the energy company takes this energy and, effectively, pays us nothing for it while charging

> We are net exporters of energy. And we are both disgusted by how the energy company takes this energy and, effectively, pays us nothing for it while charging our neighbors who use it full rate. Solved in other countries by passing a law forcing the energy companies to either subtract the electricity you produce from your bill (in kW mind you, not $), or if you produce more than you consume, make a record of the surplus for later (again, in kW). This way you get to produce more during summer and use that excess to offset during winter. And since it's in kW, it's independent from the electricity price.