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Florida 1:1 Net Metering

Full retail rate per kWh exported

Florida operates one of the strongest 1:1 net metering tariffs in the United States — solar customers receive full retail rate credit for every kilowatt-hour exported to the grid. With Florida investor-owned utility residential rates averaging $0.13–$0.16/kWh, the export value of solar in Florida is roughly 2–3x what California (NEM 3.0 avoided cost ~$0.08) or Arizona (RCP ~$0.087) pays. Combined with Florida's strong solar resource (5.5–6.0 kWh/m²/day insolation), Florida solar paybacks land at 6–9 years among the fastest in the country. Florida Senate Bill 1024 (2022) attempted to phase out 1:1 net metering and was vetoed by Governor DeSantis; legislative attempts have not been revived through 2025.

Eligibility

Which utilities offer 1:1 net metering?

All investor-owned utilities under PSC regulation: FPL, Duke Energy Florida, TECO, Florida Public Utilities. Municipal utilities (JEA, OUC, Lakeland, Tallahassee) and rural cooperatives set their own — most are similar but a few (JEA Jacksonville) use lower wholesale rates.

System size cap?

PSC rules allow up to 100% of the customer's annual usage. Most homes install 5–10 kW.

Annual rollover?

Excess generation credits roll over month-to-month. Some utilities cash out at retail rate annually; others credit forward indefinitely.

How to apply for FL 1:1 NEM

  1. Confirm utility supports 1:1 NEM

    PSC investor-owned utilities all do. Municipal utilities vary — check JEA, OUC specifically.

  2. Install solar with utility-approved interconnection

    Standard interconnection process. Utility installs net metering meter at no cost.

  3. Begin earning retail-rate credits

    Excess generation appears as credits on monthly utility bill at full retail rate.

Stacking with other programs

Florida net metering compounds with federal 25D, Florida property tax abatement, and sales tax exemption. The combination of strong sun resource + high retail rate + 1:1 NEM makes Florida one of the top-10 US states for solar payback despite the absence of state cash rebates.

Frequently asked questions

Will Florida net metering survive politically? +
SB 1024 (2022) tried to gut net metering — vetoed by DeSantis. No revival through 2025. Future legislative attempts possible. Existing installs grandfather for 20 years from interconnection.
JEA Jacksonville — different deal? +
JEA pays wholesale rate (~$0.04/kWh) for excess generation, not retail. Significantly worse than FPL. Battery storage has stronger economics on JEA territory.
How does net metering compare to NEM 3.0? +
California NEM 3.0 export rates are roughly $0.05–$0.15/kWh (avoided cost). Florida 1:1 retail rate $0.13–$0.16/kWh. Florida customers get roughly 2–3x export value vs California new installs.

Official program page: https://www.psc.state.fl.us/

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