Net metering in Alaska (2026)

Alaska uses partial / net billingexported energy is credited at less than the full retail rate, so solar still pays off but maximizing self-consumption — and often adding a battery — improves the return.

Regime
Partial / net billing
Electricity rate
24.1¢/kWh

What it means for your solar payback

How your utility values exported energy is one of the biggest levers on solar economics. In Alaska, with partial / net billing, exported energy is credited at less than the full retail rate, so solar still pays off but maximizing self-consumption — and often adding a battery — improves the return. Combined with the local rate of 24.1¢/kWh, this shapes your payback — see the exact numbers on the Alaska solar cost page.

State incentives

Beyond net metering, Alaska: Net metering up to 1.5% of utility load. Note that the 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on December 31, 2025 — though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through. More in our incentives guide.

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Net metering in Alaska: FAQ

Does Alaska have net metering in 2026?
Alaska uses partial / net billing: exported energy is credited at less than the full retail rate, so solar still pays off but maximizing self-consumption — and often adding a battery — improves the return. Statewide, Net metering up to 1.5% of utility load.
How does net metering affect my solar savings in Alaska?
It sets the value of the surplus power your panels send to the grid. With partial / net billing in Alaska, it pays to use more of your solar directly, and a battery can boost the return. See the full economics on our Alaska cost page.
Is net metering going away in Alaska?
Rules change at the state and utility level, and several states have shifted from full retail to net billing with lower export rates. Always confirm your specific utility's current policy before you buy.