Neet help with a net metering setup in Vermont

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to set up a very typical system with an 18kpv with some batteries along with a generator for last resort power for a few months now but keep hitting a brick wall with the local power company and haven't made a lot of progress with the Vermont PUC either. This is getting a bit frustrating to say the least.

The issue is that Vermont charges for each kWh generated by the panels so the local power company keep telling me that I need an inverter in between the panels themselves and the 18kpv so they can measure that before converting it back into dc to charge the batteries.

I know there are setups where this can be done with a GridBoss but I'm trying to avoid spending that money since, apart from this, the GridBoss would not be useful in my setup at all. My grid tie, generator, 18kpv, etc., are about 200' from the house so unless I want to run a whole extra set of power lines to the house, the GridBoss would just be an extra expense.

Has anyone here successfully managed to set up a net metering system in Vermont. If so, please let me know how you did it.

Thanks and please have a great day. 😀