Self-consumption of locally generated renewable energy, such as solar energy, is an economic model in which a building uses the electricity produced by its own local sources to meet its energy needs — thus acting both as a producer and a consumer. This type of consumption not only leads to a reduction in electricity bills but also contributes to mitigating climate change, since it relies on renewable energy. As net metering policies begin to evolve in the coming years, a self-consumption configuration can be the key to maximizing your savings from solar power.