solar electricity systems

If i have a grid-tied solar system that generates more than i use, is the electric company required to pay me?
I know green mountain energy started a program where they pay customers who have a system that generates more electricity than they use.
is this true for all electric companies in all states?
i am in Texas. i have reliant energy.
Not all states, but most of them. They pay you peak rates 24/7.
Bob Butterfield SureTemp Solar Electric System
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Colonial Williamsburg: A Glorious System of Things
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A Complete Guide to the Installation of Off-Grid PV Solar Power Systems
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Watt's Up RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2 --- SALE!
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TED 5000-G - The Energy Detective
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Intermatic WH21 Electric Water Heater Timer
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Sunforce 50048 60-Watt Solar Charging Kit
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Instapark® 100W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 100 Watt
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The Generator - Solar Powered Laptop Charger
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PowerCost Monitor TM
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Solar Powered Battery Charger Charges 4 D - C - AA - AAA Batteries
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Grid-connected Solar Electric Systems (Hardcover)
$59 Description not available. |
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Photovoltaics Design And Installation Manual (Paperback)
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Small Capacity Solar-powered Water Pump System
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Planetary Atmospheric Electricity (Hardcover)
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Optimisation of Photovoltaic Power Systems (Hardcover)
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Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems (Hardcover)
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