Net Metering in Utah (2026)
Utah uses Net billing. Utah's dominant utility credits solar exports at about 5–6¢/kWh under net billing, well below retail, so batteries are key.
| Policy type | Net billing |
|---|---|
| Export compensation | Below-retail export credit set by tariff |
| Retail electricity rate | ~13¢/kWh |
| Est. annual production per kW | ~1,550 kWh/kW/yr |
Policy status reflects the statewide standard as of 2026. Actual export rates and program caps vary by utility — confirm with your provider.
What this means for your payback
Since Utah pays less than retail for exports, self-consumption is where the money is. Every kWh you use in your home is worth the full ~13¢/kWh, while exported kWh earn less — so a home battery that shifts midday production into evening use materially improves payback here, unlike in full retail net-metering states.
2026 reality check: the 30% federal tax credit for purchased home solar ended Dec 31, 2025. With that gone, net metering policy and any Utah state incentives are now the main levers on your solar ROI. Run the numbers on your actual utility bill before signing anything.
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Solar panel cost in Utah →Utah net metering FAQ
Does Utah have net metering?
Not in the traditional 1:1 sense. Utah uses net billing, crediting exported solar below the retail rate. Utah's dominant utility credits solar exports at about 5–6¢/kWh under net billing, well below retail, so batteries are key.
What is Utah's solar export rate?
Below retail. Utah's dominant utility credits solar exports at about 5–6¢/kWh under net billing, well below retail, so batteries are key. As a rule, plan your system around using power on-site rather than banking exports at 13¢/kWh.
Do I need a battery to make solar worth it in Utah?
A battery helps a lot here. Because Utah pays less than retail for exports, storing midday solar and using it at night captures far more value than exporting it, shortening payback.
Is solar still worth it in Utah now that the federal tax credit is gone?
Often, yes. The 30% federal credit for purchased systems ended Dec 31, 2025, so Utah's net billing plus any state incentives are now the main drivers of payback. At ~13¢/kWh and about 1,550 kWh produced per kW each year, run the numbers on your own bill before deciding.