Net metering in Indiana (2026)

Indiana uses no statewide mandatethere is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here.

Regime
No statewide mandate
Electricity rate
15¢/kWh

What it means for your solar payback

How your utility values exported energy is one of the biggest levers on solar economics. In Indiana, with no statewide mandate, there is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here. Combined with the local rate of 15¢/kWh, this shapes your payback — see the exact numbers on the Indiana solar cost page.

State incentives

Beyond net metering, Indiana: Net metering phased out; excess credited at avg rate. 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 Indiana: FAQ

Does Indiana have net metering in 2026?
Indiana uses no statewide mandate: there is no statewide net-metering requirement, so credit for exported energy depends on your specific utility — sizing the system to your own usage and pairing it with a battery matter more here. Statewide, Net metering phased out; excess credited at avg rate.
How does net metering affect my solar savings in Indiana?
It sets the value of the surplus power your panels send to the grid. With no statewide mandate in Indiana, it pays to use more of your solar directly, and a battery can boost the return. See the full economics on our Indiana cost page.
Is net metering going away in Indiana?
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.