Net Metering

Net Metering is a program that allows customers to interconnect approved renewable generation systems to the electric grid and provide electricity to their residence or facility, thus avoiding purchasing that energy from their electric utility company. With FPL’s Net Metering agreement, when a customer’s system produces excess energy (but less than supplied by FPL), that amount is subtracted from the customer’s monthly usage before they are billed. If the customer produces more electricity than they receive, the excess amounts are applied to the customer’s next month’s electric bill. If you have unused kilowatt hours (kWh) in your bank when your meter is read in December, a credit will be applied to your December bill.

Follow these steps to get started:

1. Before investing in a solar system, start a net metering application with us. We must preapprove your system before installation.

2. Once approved and you sign the Net Metering Agreement, you can install your system.

3. You or your contractor must complete the application requirements based on your tier level and submit it.  Note: Tier 2, (10 to 100 kW) and Tier 3 (100 kW to 2 MW) systems also require proof of liability insurance and an application fee.

4. We’ll review your application and either approve it or return it for corrections. Once approved, we’ll install a meter that measures both the quantity and the direction of electricity flow.

The energy your system generates is first used by your home or business. When your system produces more electricity (kWh) than you need, the excess is recorded by the meter as it flows back into our grid.

"kWh remaining" on your bill shows the excess electricity your system has produced this year. If this number is greater than zero, it equals the "renewable energy you delivered" to the grid, minus the "kWh received" from us.

As a net metering customer, you’ll receive a bill similar to your current one. However, part of the electricity your system generates will be consumed by you and not provided or billed by us. If your system produces more electricity than you use during the month, the excess is added to your energy bank for future use. Excess electricity sent to the grid and in your energy bank (kWh reserve) information are under the “Keep in Mind” section of your bill. If you have unused kilowatt hours (kWh) in your bank when your meter is read in December, a credit will be applied to your December bill.

Our $25 minimum base bill ensures all customers contribute to fixed system costs, which do not vary with electricity usage. These costs include poles, transformers and wires used by all customers, including net metering customers.

Several types of renewable energy systems are eligible for net metering: 

• Solar energy (photovoltaic)
• Wind energy
• Biomass (landfill gas or methane)
• Hydroelectric power
• Ocean energy (tidal power or ocean currents)
• Hydrogen
• Waste heat
• Geothermal energy

Each solar system is different and produces varying amounts of electricity daily. You can use the PVWATTS1 Solar Calculator to estimate how much a system can generate in Florida or contact your contractor for specific information. 

The “kWh received” is the amount of electricity your system produced this year beyond what you consumed from us. It’s a running credit showing the energy your system produced but hasn’t been used to offset what you consumed from us.  

The requirements to sign up for net metering depend on your systems’ size. There are three tiers based on system size:

• Tier 1: 0 – 10 kW
• Tier 2: Greater than 10 kW and less than or equal to 100 kW
• Tier 3: Greater than 100 kW and less than or equal to 2 MW

Note: All tier sizes are based on the AC Gross Power Rating, which equals the DC rating of your solar array times 0.85. Get more information.

Once you’ve reviewed your systems’ size, start the application process. Easily save your progress as you go and check your status in our portal.

For questions, email us at NWFLNetMetering@FPL.com.