Question 1

What is the net metering rate in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

The current net metering export rate in Ohio is approximately $0.065/kWh under the Net Billing policy framework. Ohio transitioned from full retail NEM to net billing. Export credits at wholesale/avoided cost (~$0.05-0.07/kWh, energy-only SSO generation rate). Earlier NEM customers grandfathered. HB 197 impact. On January 7, 2026, the PUCO rejected AEP Ohio's proposal to gut residential net metering (Docket 25-0349-EL-ORD), preserving existing NEM rules through the 5-year review cycle.

Question 2

What type of net metering does Ohio have?

Accepted Answer

Ohio uses a Net Billing net metering framework. Ohio transitioned from full retail NEM to net billing. Export credits at wholesale/avoided cost (~$0.05-0.07/kWh, energy-only SSO generation rate). Earlier NEM customers grandfathered. HB 197 impact. On January 7, 2026, the PUCO rejected AEP Ohio's proposal to gut residential net metering (Docket 25-0349-EL-ORD), preserving existing NEM rules through the 5-year review cycle. The system size limit is Varies by utility.

Question 3

Is net metering available in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ohio has net metering available with a status of Active. The current policy took effect on 2024-01. The export rate is $0.065/kWh.

Question 4

How does Ohio's NEM rate compare to the retail electricity rate?

Accepted Answer

Ohio's NEM export rate of $0.065/kWh is 51% of the average retail electricity rate of $0.128/kWh. This means solar owners receive partial compensation for excess generation.

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