Net Metering in Georgia
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Georgia homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.060
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.126
per kWh
% of Retail
48%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2020-01
System Limit
Varies by utility
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Georgia
How Georgia compensates your excess solar generation
Georgia Power offers solar buyback at avoided cost. No statewide NEM mandate. Rural co-ops may offer different rates. Limited compensation for exports.
Source: Georgia PSC, Georgia Power · Effective: 2020-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Georgia
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Georgia's NEM rate is 48% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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