Avoided Cost

Net Metering in Nebraska

Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Nebraska homeowners.

NEM Export Rate

$0.048

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.108

per kWh

% of Retail

44%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2021-01

System Limit

Up to 25 kW

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Nebraska

How Nebraska compensates your excess solar generation

Avoided CostActive

Nebraska has limited net metering. Most utilities offer avoided cost compensation. OPPD and NPPD have specific solar programs. Public power districts set own rates.

NEM Rate$0.048/kWh
Retail Rate$0.108/kWh
Savings Gap-6.0c/kWh
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Nebraska PSC, local utilities · Effective: 2021-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Nebraska

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00Nebraska: $0.048$0.108 (retail)

Nebraska's NEM rate is 44% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.

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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.