Net metering in Utah (2026)

Utah 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
11.6¢/kWh

What it means for your solar payback

How your utility values exported energy is one of the biggest levers on solar economics. In Utah, 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 11.6¢/kWh, this shapes your payback — see the exact numbers on the Utah solar cost page.

State incentives

Beyond net metering, Utah: Export credit at reduced rate (~6¢/kWh). 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 Utah: FAQ

Does Utah have net metering in 2026?
Utah 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, Export credit at reduced rate (~6¢/kWh).
How does net metering affect my solar savings in Utah?
It sets the value of the surplus power your panels send to the grid. With partial / net billing in Utah, it pays to use more of your solar directly, and a battery can boost the return. See the full economics on our Utah cost page.
Is net metering going away in Utah?
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.