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

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

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