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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.1598/kWh · Pennsylvania · Residential cap 50kW
$0.16/kWh
Credit Rate
50 kW
Residential Cap
$5.89
Min Monthly Bill
annual
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-11-01
Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) (PA) customers earn $0.1598/kWh per kWh through full retail ratenet metering credits — dollar-for-dollar against your retail rate. Credits roll over and expire annually with may 31 annual true-up at price-to-compare. The typical Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) customer with a 8kW system saves $1,617.60 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison).
Solar panels are installed on your roof or property and wired to an inverter.
Your system is interconnected with the utility grid through a bidirectional meter.
Panels produce electricity throughout the day, powering your home first.
A smart meter measures electricity flowing both to and from the grid in real time.
Excess energy sent to the grid earns credits that offset your future electric bills.
All current residential rate schedules relevant to net-metered solar customers. Understanding your rate schedule is critical for accurately estimating savings.
| Plan Name | Rate | Fixed Charge | TOU Available | Peak Rate | Off-Peak Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Residential Service | $0.1598/kWh | $5.89/mo | No | — | — |
Based on a typical Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 845 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$1,617.60
$134.80/month average
Your credits depend on system size, utility, and local rates.
Calculate My SavingsResidential Cap
50 kW AC
Commercial Cap
3 MW AC
Interconnection Fee
Free ($0)
Application Timeline
3-5 weeks
Permit Required
Yes, local building permit required
Inspection
Utility inspection required before PTO
Meter Type
Bidirectional smart meter
Minimum Monthly Bill
$5.89
Met-Ed maintains full retail rate net metering under PA PUC rules
Updated default service supply rates for 2026
FirstEnergy (parent company) standardized interconnection application across PA subsidiaries
PA SREC market providing $20-30/MWh supplemental income
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison). The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-11-01.
What Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
Met-Ed credits solar exports at 100% of the retail rate ($0.1598/kWh in 2026).
Met-Ed is a FirstEnergy subsidiary serving approximately 570,000 customers in southeastern Pennsylvania, including the Reading, York, and Lebanon areas.
The 50kW PA residential cap provides ample room for most home solar installations.
Excess credits at the May 31 true-up are compensated at the price-to-compare rate (~$0.0691/kWh for Met-Ed).
Met-Ed has the lowest monthly customer charge among PA utilities at $5.89.
PA SRECs provide approximately $200-300 in additional annual income for typical residential systems.
Met-Ed shares the FirstEnergy interconnection platform with JCP&L in NJ, so the application process is similar.
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Primary Source
Met-Ed RS Tariff ScheduleLast Verified
2024-11-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison)'s published tariff schedules and interconnection standards. We verify this data monthly against utility filings and update the page within 48 hours of any confirmed policy change.
See how much you can save with Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison) net metering credits at $0.1598/kWh. Our Pennsylvania solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.