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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.1512/kWh · Pennsylvania · Residential cap 50kW
$0.15/kWh
Credit Rate
50 kW
Residential Cap
$6.53
Min Monthly Bill
annual
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-11-01
PPL Electric Utilities (PA) customers earn $0.1512/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 PPL Electric Utilities customer with a 8kW system saves $1,524.00 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with PPL Electric Utilities.
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 | $0.1512/kWh | $6.53/mo | No | — | — |
Based on a typical PPL Electric Utilities household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 840 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$1,524.00
$127.00/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
$6.53
PPL maintained retail rate net metering per PA PUC rules for 2026
Updated default supply rates for 2026 billing period
PA SREC market continues providing supplemental solar income
PPL expanded its online interconnection application system
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for PPL Electric Utilities. The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-11-01.
What PPL Electric Utilities customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
PPL Electric credits solar exports at 100% of the retail rate ($0.1512/kWh).
PPL serves approximately 1.4 million customers across eastern and central Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Scranton areas.
The 50kW PA residential cap and May 31 true-up framework apply consistently across all PA utilities.
At annual true-up, excess credits are paid at the price-to-compare rate (~$0.0658/kWh for PPL).
PA SREC market income of ~$20-30/MWh adds approximately $200-300 annually for a typical system.
PPL has one of the lowest retail rates in the northeast, which means net metering credits are worth less per kWh but systems are still economically viable.
The low $6.53 monthly customer charge keeps unavoidable costs minimal.
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Primary Source
PPL Electric RS Tariff ScheduleLast Verified
2024-11-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from PPL Electric Utilities'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.
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