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Get a Free QuoteMet-Ed serves south-central Pennsylvania — York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, and parts of Lancaster. Rate: $0.19/kWh. Net metering: stable 1:1 retail (no LMP threat). SRECs: $22-35/MWh. Payback: ~14.5 years.
Met-Ed Rate
$0.19/kWh
Current residential avg
NM Status
Stable
No LMP proposal
Cash Payback
14.5 yrs
13 kW w/ SRECs
SREC Income
$419/yr
15 SRECs/yr
2026 Reality: The 30% federal solar tax credit (25D) expired Dec 31, 2025. Cash/loan purchases get $0 federal credit. PPA/lease providers can still claim Section 48E — new starts placed in service by Dec 31, 2027. How Section 48E works for you
Met-Ed Advantage vs PPL Territory: Unlike PPL (which has proposed changing net metering to LMP wholesale rates around July 2026), Met-Ed has no announced tariff changes. York and Lebanon homeowners have more predictable solar economics than Allentown or Harrisburg.
Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison Company) is a FirstEnergy subsidiary serving approximately 560,000 customers in south-central Pennsylvania. Coverage spans York, Adams, Lebanon, and parts of Lancaster and Berks counties.
Large suburban market, mix of ranches and colonials. Typical system 12-14 kW. Fast permit approvals in most York County townships.
Historic borough — check local historic district overlay before installing. Rural-to-suburban mix in Adams County.
Industrial and residential mix. Lebanon County has strong solar installer competition. Typical system 10-13 kW.
Note: NOT all of Lancaster is Met-Ed — some areas are PPL. Confirm your utility before signing. Met-Ed serves parts of Lancaster County, especially western areas.
Reading city center is served by Met-Ed, but some Berks County townships vary. Verify your utility.
Important: Parts of Lancaster and Berks counties are split between Met-Ed and PPL territory. Confirm your utility at firstenergycorp.com before assuming you are a Met-Ed customer. Your electric bill header will state your utility.
Understanding your Met-Ed rate structure is the foundation of any solar payback analysis. Met-Ed is among the lower-cost utilities in PA, which extends payback slightly vs. PECO/PPL, but stable net metering rules compensate with certainty.
$0.19/kWh
Average residential rate including supply + delivery. This is the credit rate for net metering under 1:1. Lower than PECO/PPL ($0.21) but stable.
$0.119/kWh
Price-to-Compare rate. At annual true-up (June), net excess generation is paid at this supply-only rate. Size your system to avoid large annual surpluses.
Stable — No Threat
No LMP proposal from Met-Ed as of March 2026. Unlike PPL, Met-Ed has NOT proposed hourly wholesale credit changes. 1:1 retail is in effect.
York, Lebanon, and Gettysburg have slightly lower installation costs than SE PA. The Met-Ed service area has competitive installer pricing and moderate permitting requirements.
| System | Gross Cost | +6% Tax | All-In | SREC/yr | Payback (1:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $17,700 | +$1,062 | $18,762 | $168 | 14.5 yrs |
| 8 kW | $23,600 | +$1,416 | $25,016 | $252 | 14.5 yrs |
| 10 kW | $29,500 | +$1,770 | $31,270 | $308 | 14.5 yrs |
| 13 kW | $38,350 | +$2,301 | $40,651 | $392 | 14.5 yrs |
| 15 kW | $44,250 | +$2,655 | $46,905 | $476 | 14.5 yrs |
Payback assumes Met-Ed 1:1 net metering at $0.19/kWh, SRECs at ~$28/MWh. South-central PA irradiance (1150 kWh/kW/yr). No federal tax credit (25D expired). Met-Ed net metering is stable — no LMP proposal as of March 2026.
The three largest PA utilities have very different solar profiles in 2026. Met-Ed's lower rate is offset by its stable net metering rules.
| Utility | Rate | NM Status | 13 kW Payback | Key Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met-Ed (You) | $0.19/kWh | Stable | ~14.5 yrs | None announced |
| PPL Electric | $0.21/kWh | At Risk | ~10 yrs | LMP proposal ~July 2026 |
| PECO (Exelon) | $0.21/kWh | Stable | ~9-10 yrs | None announced |
| Duquesne Light | $0.20/kWh | Stable | ~10-11 yrs | None announced |
SRECs apply equally in Met-Ed territory. A 13 kW system in south-central PA generates approximately 15 SRECs per year, earning about $419/year.
Annual SREC Income
$419
15 SRECs at ~$28/ea (13 kW system)
15-Year SREC Earnings
$6,285
Based on current PA AEPS market
PRESS Act Upside
$50-$80+
Per SREC if PA raises carve-out to 5.5%
Met-Ed processes solar interconnections through FirstEnergy's standard PA process. Here is what to expect from contract to Permission to Operate (PTO).
Installer visits your home, designs system, and files for permits with your York/Lebanon/Adams county municipality.
South-central PA municipalities typically approve solar permits in 2-3 weeks. Gettysburg historic district may require additional review.
Physical installation of panels, inverter, and monitoring. Typically 1-3 days for residential systems.
Your installer files the interconnection application with Met-Ed/FirstEnergy. Systems under 10 kW use simplified interconnection.
Met-Ed reviews and approves the interconnection application. Typically 2-4 weeks in PA.
Met-Ed issues PTO and your system goes live. Net metering begins. Your new bidirectional meter is installed.
PA SRECs
15 SRECs/yr at ~$28/SREC. PJM-GATS registered. Cash buyers keep 100%.
Met-Ed 1:1 Net Metering
Stable 1:1 retail rate. No LMP proposal as of March 2026. Annual PTC true-up at $0.119/kWh.
Section 48E ITC (PPA/Lease)
Third-party owner claims ITC (new starts in service by Dec 31, 2027). Passed as 20-40% below Met-Ed rate.
Met-Ed HP Rebate (Act 129)
ENERGY STAR ASHP rebate via EnergySavePA portal. Applies to heat pump installs. Phase V (June 2026) likely higher.
Federal 25D Solar ITC
$0 for homeowners since Dec 31, 2025. No federal solar credit for cash/loan purchases.
Federal 25C HP Credit
$0 for heat pumps since Dec 31, 2025. No federal HP credit in 2026.
6% PA Sales Tax
No solar equipment exemption. Applies to equipment and installation labor.
Property Tax Exemption
No PA property tax exemption. York/Adams/Lebanon county property taxes apply to solar-added value.
The honest answer: solar makes financial sense in Met-Ed territory, but the math is more conservative than PECO or PPL territory due to the lower $0.19/kWh rate. Here is the full picture.
Stable 1:1 net metering — no PPL-style LMP threat makes payback predictable
SREC income adds $419/yr on top of net metering savings
Moderate irradiance (4.2-4.5 PSH in York/Lebanon area) — better than Pittsburgh or Erie
Section 48E via PPA/lease provides $0-down access to the 30% ITC — new starts placed in service by Dec 31, 2027
Competitive installer market in York and Lebanon keeps costs at or below PA average
Oil and propane heating in rural Adams/York County areas — add heat pump savings for full electrification benefit
$0.19/kWh rate = longer payback than PECO/PPL territory (11-12 vs. 9-10 years)
No federal tax credit (25D expired) — affects every PA homeowner equally
6% PA sales tax applies — no exemption for solar equipment in PA
No property tax exemption — solar increases your York/Lebanon County tax bill
Some York County municipalities have slow permitting — verify your township timeline
Parts of Lancaster/Berks overlap with PPL territory — confirm your utility first
Select Met-Ed and adjust your system size to see personalized estimates for York, Gettysburg, or Lebanon.
Estimate your solar return on investment with SREC income, net metering credits, and PA-specific costs.
Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (Section 25D) Expired
Homeowners who purchase solar with cash or a loan receive $0 in federal tax credits. Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Greater Philadelphia / Southeast PA
Electric Rate
$0.18/kWh
Net Metering
1:1 retail credit
SREC Value
~$28/SREC
Interconnection
4-8 weeks
~12 SRECs/yr at ~$28/SREC
Payback Period
12.7
years
25-Year Savings
$48,511
total
Monthly Benefit
$208
per month
Estimates based on average 2026 PA solar pricing at $3.00/W, SREC spot ~$28/SREC, 1:1 retail net metering, 6% PA sales tax (applies to solar), NO PA state rebate, NO property tax exemption. Section 25D residential ITC expired Dec 31, 2025 -- $0 federal tax credit for cash/loan purchases.
Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison Company) is a FirstEnergy subsidiary serving south-central Pennsylvania. Its primary service territory covers York, Adams, Lebanon, parts of Lancaster, and parts of Berks counties. Key cities include York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, and portions of the Lancaster and Reading areas. Met-Ed serves approximately 560,000 customers. Important note: parts of Lancaster and Berks counties are split between Met-Ed and PPL — verify your utility at firstenergycorp.com before assuming you are a Met-Ed customer.
Met-Ed's average residential rate is approximately $0.19/kWh. Under Pennsylvania's 1:1 net metering policy, every kWh your solar panels export to the grid earns you a full $0.19/kWh credit. At annual true-up (June), net excess generation is paid at the Price-to-Compare (PTC) rate of approximately $0.119/kWh — the supply-only portion. Met-Ed's rate is lower than PECO ($0.21) and PPL ($0.21), which means slightly longer payback for solar, but the stable net metering rules (no LMP threat from Met-Ed as of March 2026) provide certainty.
As of March 2026, Met-Ed has NOT proposed any changes to 1:1 net metering. This distinguishes Met-Ed territory (York, Gettysburg, Lebanon) from PPL territory (Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton), where PPL has filed a tariff proposal that could shift to hourly LMP wholesale rates around July 2026. Met-Ed's stable net metering is a genuine advantage for south-central PA homeowners considering solar. However, all PA net metering could theoretically be subject to future PUC proceedings — nothing is permanently guaranteed.
Solar panel installation costs in York, Gettysburg, and Lebanon average $2.80-$3.10 per watt in 2026. The Met-Ed service area has slightly lower labor costs than the Philadelphia metro, making it competitive. A typical 13 kW system costs approximately $37,000-$40,000 before 6% PA sales tax. After sales tax, the all-in cost is approximately $39,000-$42,000. There is no federal residential tax credit (25D expired Dec 31, 2025). Section 48E via PPA/lease is still available; the begin-construction window closed July 4, 2026, so new projects generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
PA SRECs apply equally in Met-Ed territory as in any other PA utility area. A 13 kW system in south-central PA generates approximately 13-15 SRECs per year (1 SREC = 1 MWh of production). At the current PA AEPS market rate of $22-35/MWh (average ~$28), that is approximately $364-420 per year. SRECs are registered through PJM-GATS and traded on SRECTrade or Flett Exchange. Cash/loan buyers keep 100% of SREC income. PPA/lease: the third-party owner keeps SRECs (reflected in your lower rate).
With Met-Ed 1:1 net metering at $0.19/kWh and SREC income, a 13 kW cash-purchased system has approximately a 11-12 year payback in the York/Gettysburg/Lebanon area. This is slightly longer than PECO territory ($0.21/kWh, ~9-10 year payback) due to the lower electric rate, but within the normal range for PA. The stable Met-Ed net metering rules (no LMP threat) actually make Met-Ed economics more predictable than PPL territory despite the lower rate.
Met-Ed processes solar interconnection through FirstEnergy's standard interconnection process for PA. For residential systems under 10 kW, a simplified interconnection application applies. Systems 10-50 kW use the standard process. Typical timeline in Met-Ed territory: permit application and approval (2-3 weeks for York/Lebanon counties), installation, then interconnection application to Met-Ed/FirstEnergy. Grid connection and Permission to Operate (PTO) typically takes 2-4 weeks after application. Total contract-to-PTO is typically 8-12 weeks in south-central PA.
Yes. Met-Ed participates in the FirstEnergy EnergySavePA program under PA Act 129 Phase IV. The rebate is up to $500 for ENERGY STAR certified air-source heat pumps, mini-splits, and heat pump water heaters. Apply at rebates.energysavepa.com. Federal 25C tax credit expired December 31, 2025 — there is no federal heat pump credit in 2026. Act 129 Phase V begins June 1, 2026 and is expected to have higher heat pump incentives.
Yes — a solar+heat pump bundle is one of the most financially effective energy upgrades in Met-Ed territory. Solar offsets your electricity bill, and the heat pump runs on that solar electricity to replace oil or propane heating. In York or Lebanon where many homes have oil or propane, this combination can eliminate both your fuel oil delivery bill and reduce your electric bill simultaneously. Met-Ed's $0.19/kWh rate is lower than PECO, but the combination still works well, especially for oil/propane homeowners where the fuel savings are large.
Get an honest estimate from a vetted installer serving York, Gettysburg, and Lebanon. We will show you Met-Ed-specific numbers — real payback, real SREC income, real savings.
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Read morePricing: EnergySage Solar Marketplace (January 2026), NuWatt Energy south-central PA project records.
Utility rates: Met-Ed (FirstEnergy) residential tariff, effective January 2026.
SREC data: SRECTrade, Flett Exchange, PJM-GATS (February 2026).
Act 129: PA PUC Phase IV documents, FirstEnergy EnergySavePA portal.
Federal tax credits: OBBBA signed July 4, 2025. Section 25D and 25C expired Dec 31, 2025. Section 48/48E begin-construction window closed July 4, 2026; new starts must be placed in service by Dec 31, 2027.
Irradiance: NREL PVWatts for York, PA (39.9N, -76.7W).