Net Metering in Texas
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Texas homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.055
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.128
per kWh
% of Retail
43%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2023-01
System Limit
Varies by utility
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Texas
How Texas compensates your excess solar generation
No statewide NEM mandate. Some munis and co-ops offer net billing. ERCOT deregulated market means varying policies. Self-consumption best strategy.
Source: PUCT, local utilities · Effective: 2023-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Texas
Annual Production
—
kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
—
per year
Payback Period
—
years
NEM Rate Comparison
Texas's NEM rate is 43% of the retail electricity rate — significantly below retail, consider self-consumption or battery storage.
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