A Complete Guide To Net Metering 3.0

California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 dramatically reshapes export compensation and rewrites the economics of solar projects. This guide breaks down what’s changed, how to model solar projects under the new hourly Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) framework, and how solar and energy storage can still deliver strong returns in the NEM 3.0 era.

Things you’ll learn:

Most important differences between NEM 2.0 and NEM 3.0
Best practices for properly modeling and managing ACC export rates
Strategies for maximizing project value with solar and energy storage under NEM 3.0
A step-by-step guide on how to model NEM 3.0 projects in ETB Developer

It’s for you if you want to:

Understand the Financial Impact of NEM 3.0 on Your Solar and Energy Storage Projects

Learn how California’s shift from retail-rate compensation to hourly ACC values affects your revenue models and ROI forecasts, and where energy storage makes the biggest difference.

Design Storage Systems That Maximize Export Value

Apply energy storage design and dispatch strategies used by top developers to reduce low-value exports and capitalize on peak-period pricing under NEM 3.0.

Educate Customers and Close More Deals

Break down complex policy changes in a way that’s easy to explain, helping build trust with customers, partners, and leadership teams.

Stay Competitive in the Post-NEM 2.0 Landscape

Differentiate yourself by delivering financially compelling solar and energy storage proposals, even under California’s most challenging compensation structure yet.