Full Retail
Net Metering in Minnesota
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Minnesota homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.170
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.170
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2014-01
System Limit
Up to 1 MW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Minnesota
How Minnesota compensates your excess solar generation
Full RetailActive
Full retail net metering for systems up to 1 MW. Annual true-up with payment at average retail rate. Strong community solar program.
NEM Rate$0.170/kWh
Retail Rate$0.170/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes
Source: Minnesota PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2014-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Minnesota
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Annual Production
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kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
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per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
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NEM Rate Comparison
$0.00Minnesota: $0.170$0.170 (retail)
Minnesota's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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