Net Metering in Michigan
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Michigan homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.085
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.158
per kWh
% of Retail
54%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2023-01
System Limit
Up to 20 kW residential
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Michigan
How Michigan compensates your excess solar generation
Michigan transitioned to inflow/outflow billing. Export credits at power supply rate (~$0.08/kWh) rather than full retail. Earlier NEM customers grandfathered.
Source: Michigan MPSC, DSIRE · Effective: 2023-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Michigan
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Michigan's NEM rate is 54% of the retail electricity rate — partial retail compensation.
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