Full Retail

Net Metering in Alaska

Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Alaska homeowners.

NEM Export Rate

$0.282

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.282

per kWh

% of Retail

100%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2010-01

System Limit

Up to 25 kW

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Alaska

How Alaska compensates your excess solar generation

Full RetailActive

Net metering mandated at full retail rate for systems up to 25 kW under RCA rules. Available from regulated utilities. Short payback in high-rate areas.

NEM Rate$0.282/kWh
Retail Rate$0.282/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Alaska RCA, DSIRE · Effective: 2010-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Alaska

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00Alaska: $0.282$0.282 (retail)

Alaska's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.

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Written & reviewed by

EnergyTools Research Team — Solar Energy Research Group

The EnergyTools Research Team compiles and verifies residential solar data from NREL, EPA, and state utility commissions. Methodology is reviewed quarterly.

  • Source data: NREL PVWatts V8 + Utility Rates V3 APIs
  • Source data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle efficiency data
  • Methodology reviewed quarterly

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.