with the amount your growing, come harvest day, or a few months later after the cure and that bill will be paid.
I would not sweat it. you could do some crazy wiring and make your meter run backwards. thats kind of a joke, but I have seen it done. you risk big trouble.
seriously after the cure, with that kind of set up things will be paid for. I freaked out to my first time seeing my electric bill. now it does not bother me, cause after that cure my friends are happy.
the 1000 for t5's is a good idea.
even two 400 would be better than a 1000.
smoke a joint and be patient, harvest day you will be so happy.
I wish i had that kind a light.
don't mess with your meter that really was a joke.