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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.1685/kWh · Pennsylvania · Residential cap 50kW
$0.17/kWh
Credit Rate
50 kW
Residential Cap
$7.51
Min Monthly Bill
annual
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-11-01
PECO Energy (PA) customers earn $0.1685/kWh per kWh through full retail rate net 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 PECO Energy customer with a 8kW system saves $1,716.60 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with PECO Energy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Residential Service | $0.1685/kWh | $7.51/mo | No | — | — |
Based on a typical PECO Energy household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 850 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$1,716.60
$143.05/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
2-4 weeks
Permit Required
Yes, local building permit required
Inspection
Utility inspection required before PTO
Meter Type
Bidirectional smart meter
Minimum Monthly Bill
$7.51
PA PUC maintained retail rate net metering for all residential systems up to 50kW
PECO updated default supply rates for 2026
PA SREC market provides additional $20-30/MWh in SREC value for solar generators
Exelon (parent company) expanded online interconnection portal
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for PECO Energy. The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-11-01.
What PECO Energy customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
PECO credits solar exports at 100% of the retail rate ($0.1685/kWh) during the annual billing cycle.
PECO serves approximately 1.7 million customers in the Philadelphia metro area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and parts of York counties.
Pennsylvania allows a generous 50kW residential net metering cap, well above most state limits.
At the May 31 annual true-up, excess credits are compensated at the price-to-compare rate (~$0.0724/kWh) rather than being forfeited.
PA SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Certificate) market provides additional income of approximately $20-30/MWh for solar generators.
Pennsylvania exempts solar equipment from sales tax, saving approximately 6% on system costs.
PECO has one of the lower monthly minimum charges at $7.51, keeping unavoidable costs low.
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PECO Rate R Tariff ScheduleLast Verified
2024-11-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from PECO Energy'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 PECO Energy net metering credits at $0.1685/kWh. Our Pennsylvania solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.