Obviously because the utility provides the somewhat important role of actually transmitting and distributing the power in question.<p>Magic faeries don&#x27;t hand out rights-of-way, substations, 150kv switchyards, transformers, capacitors, conductors, pole provisioning, pylons, transfer switches, and the maintenance of all of the above for free.<p>Net metering is stealing from those who provide the distribution infrastructure, full stop.