Net Metering in Idaho
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Idaho homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.040
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.099
per kWh
% of Retail
40%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2024-01
System Limit
Up to 100 kW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Idaho
How Idaho compensates your excess solar generation
Idaho Power moved to net billing at avoided cost. Minimal export compensation. Self-consumption strategy strongly recommended.
Source: Idaho PUC, Idaho Power · Effective: 2024-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Idaho
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Idaho's NEM rate is 40% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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