IT enabled the creation of electric meters that run "backwards." Which of the following statements best explains this statement?
A) IT allowed customers to manipulate their electricity bills.
B) IT has been instrumental in reducing the global power consumption.
C) IT has not made any significant contribution to the field of electricity distribution and measurement.
D) IT allowed customers to add electricity to the grid when they produce their own power.

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IT enabled the creation of electric meters that can measure the electricity produced by customers who have installed renewable energy sources such as solar panels. This excess energy can then be added back into the power grid, causing the meter to "run backwards." This technology, known as net metering, allows customers to receive credit for the excess electricity they produce, reducing their overall electricity bills.

IT Enabled the Creation of Electric Meters That Run "Backwards