Net Metering in Alabama
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Alabama homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.045
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.143
per kWh
% of Retail
31%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2020-01
System Limit
Up to 100 kW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Alabama
How Alabama compensates your excess solar generation
No statewide net metering mandate. Alabama Power offers a Solar Generation Buyback rate at avoided cost (~$0.045/kWh). No NEM policy from other major utilities.
Source: DSIRE, Alabama Power tariff sheets · Effective: 2020-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Alabama
Annual Production
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kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
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per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
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years
NEM Rate Comparison
Alabama's NEM rate is 31% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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