Source-backed tariff research
Solar utility and net metering guides
State averages can hide the rule that matters most: how your electric utility values imports, exports, fixed charges, and annual settlement. Start with these verified utility checklists, then confirm the current tariff before signing.
California
PG&E solar guide
Solar Billing Plan with time-varying export credits
Newer solar customers are generally billed under the Solar Billing Plan. Imported electricity and exported solar are valued separately, and export-credit values vary by time.
Review utility rulesCalifornia
SCE solar guide
Net Billing Tariff / Solar Billing Plan
New solar systems generally use the Net Billing Tariff, also called the Solar Billing Plan. Consumption follows the applicable time-of-use tariff while exports receive time-dependent avoided-cost credits.
Review utility rulesCalifornia
SDG&E solar guide
Solar Billing Plan with time-of-use pricing
The Solar Billing Plan values imported and exported electricity by time. SDG&E states that residential Solar Billing Plan customers use a time-of-use structure and receive credits for surplus exports.
Review utility rulesFlorida
FPL solar guide
Net metering for approved customer generation
FPL offers net metering for approved interconnected generation. System design and savings estimates should still include fixed charges, application requirements, annual usage, and current tariff terms.
Review utility rulesWhy Wattcrunch does not publish one permanent export rate
Tariffs can vary by service territory, customer class, interconnection date, hour, season, community-choice provider, and legacy status. A static statewide number can materially misstate savings. These guides identify the billing model and the inputs to verify, while linking directly to the utility source used for review.