Bill shock research · 2026

Solar by electric utility

People search by the name on their bill. Each guide covers illustrative rates, export compensation regime, interconnection / PTO steps, and a path to model your address. Federal residential 25D generally does not apply to systems completed after Dec 31, 2025 — read why.

• PG&ECALargest US IOU; NEM 3.0 mandates batteries; highest utility rates.
• SCECAMassive SoCal footprint; NEM 3.0 active; high wildfire risk/PSPS zones.
• Hawaiian ElectricHIHighest US electricity rates; zero-export/smart export programs mandate batteries.
• FPLFLLargest FL utility; 1:1 net metering active but highly politicized.
• SDG&ECAHighest baseline per-kWh rates in the continental US; NEM 3.0 active.
• Eversource MAMASMART 3.0 program territory; high electricity costs.
• National Grid MAMASMART 3.0 territory; shares MA market with Eversource.
• ComEdILMajor Midwest hub; strong state SREC program (Illinois Shines).
• PSE&GNJHigh electric rates; excellent NJ SuSI ADI program ($77/MWh).
• OncorTXLargest TX TDU; deregulated market requires matching TDSP with retail electric provider buyback plans.
• ConEdNYHighest NY rates; VDER Value Stack compensation replaces traditional net metering.
• JCP&LNJCentral NJ footprint; SuSI ADI program eligible.
• CenterPoint EnergyTXHouston TDU; pairing with solar buyback plans is complex for homeowners.
• APSAZHigh solar penetration; fixed export rates (EPR-6) drop annually.
• Atlantic City ElectricNJSouth NJ market; eligible for SuSI ADI program.
• Dominion Energy VAVAStrong net metering market in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Georgia PowerGAStrict interconnection limits; solar economically challenging without specific tariff programs.
• Xcel Energy COCOStrong solar mandates; Solar*Rewards program offers REC buybacks.
• Duke Energy CarolinasNCTransitioned to net billing; upfront rebates available but capped.
• Ameren IllinoisILIllinois Shines incentive block participant.
• BGEMDMaryland SREC market participant; strong clean energy goals.
• Duke Energy FloridaFLMajor FL utility with robust net metering.
• PECOPA1:1 retail credit mandated under PA Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards.
• Pepco MDMDDC suburbs; lucrative MD SREC market.
• National Grid NYNYUpstate NY; NY-Sun megawatt block incentives apply.
• PPL ElectricPAPA market; shares 1:1 net metering mandate.
• Xcel Energy MNMNSolar*Rewards program participant; strong community solar market.
• Portland General ElectricOROregon net metering and state rebate ecosystem.
• Tampa ElectricFLTampa Bay area; standard FL net metering applies.
• AEP TexasTXSouth/West TX TDU; requires retail electric provider pairing.
• DTE EnergyMIInflow/outflow billing mechanism replaced 1:1 net metering.
• NV EnergyNVTiered net metering blocks; high desert solar irradiance.
• Duke Energy ProgressNCNet billing transition identical to Duke Carolinas.
• Delmarva PowerDEDelaware net metering and SREC market.
• NYSEGNYUpstate NY; VDER Value Stack application.
• Unitil MAMASmall MA footprint but eligible for lucrative SMART 3.0.
• TEPAZTucson market; RCP (Resource Comparison Proxy) export rates.
• Dominion Energy SCSCSolar Choice program structures export compensation.
• Pacific Power ORORSecondary OR market; lower density than PGE.
• RG&ENYRochester area; VDER Value Stack application.
• Duke Energy OhioOHOhio net metering rules apply; moderate electric rates.
• PNMNMHigh irradiance state; 1:1 net metering still active.
• Central HudsonNYMid-Hudson valley; VDER Value Stack application.
• Orange & RocklandNYNY/NJ border; VDER Value Stack application.
• Puget Sound EnergyWAPacific Northwest market; low base electric rates impact ROI.
• Rocky Mountain Power UTUTTransitioned to export credit rate significantly below retail.
• TNMPTXTexas TDU; deregulated market dynamics apply.
• We EnergiesWIWisconsin market; net billing standard.
• Idaho PowerIDRecent shifts in net metering compensation rates.
• Alabama PowerALHigh capacity charges make residential solar economically difficult.

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