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That afternoon, they officially turned on their net-metering system. The 4:04 PM timestamp marked the end of their reliance on fossil-fuel-heavy grid power and the beginning of producing their own clean energy.

"It feels like we're finally part of the solution," Sarah says in the video, her voice a mix of relief and excitement. VID_20230310_160428.mp4

The afternoon sun was beaming down on the rooftop in suburban Ohio, a perfect, clear day. Inside, Sarah stood by the back window, holding her phone to record the scene unfolding in her backyard. That afternoon, they officially turned on their net-metering

The panels being installed were high-efficiency monocrystalline panels, capable of converting over 22% of sunlight into electricity. " Sarah says in the video