Full Retail

Net Metering in Pennsylvania

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

NEM Export Rate

$0.145

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.145

per kWh

% of Retail

100%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2004-01

System Limit

Up to 3 MW

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Pennsylvania

How Pennsylvania compensates your excess solar generation

Full Retail Active

Full retail net metering for systems up to 3 MW. Annual true-up with payment for excess. SREC market (PA GATS) adds value. AEPS drives demand.

NEM Rate$0.145/kWh
Retail Rate$0.145/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Pennsylvania PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2004-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Pennsylvania

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00 Pennsylvania: $0.145 $0.145 (retail)

Pennsylvania's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.

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