Pennsylvania Utility Guide — PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed
1-to-1 Net Metering with Annual Cash-Out in May
Net Metering Policy
Pennsylvania requires major utilities to provide 1-to-1 net metering for full-service customers (those receiving both supply and distribution from the same utility).
Each kWh your system produces first offsets home consumption; any excess exported earns a kWh credit at the full retail rate, applied to your next bill.
- Credits roll forward month to month throughout the year without expiration — until the annual cash-out
Annual Cash-Out (May Billing Cycle)
After the May billing cycle, Pennsylvania utilities are required by law to cash out any remaining NEM credits.
Payout Rate
You will receive either a check or a credit to your account for the balance — but at the "Price to Compare" rate, which is approximately half the retail rate (supply + transmission, excluding distribution).
Impact
This means credits that roll from summer into winter are fully valuable, but any leftover balance after May is paid out at a significantly reduced rate.
💡 Plan accordingly — the ideal scenario is consuming most of your accumulated credits before the May reset.
⚠️ Competitive Electric Suppliers — Important Warning
Pennsylvania utilities are not required to provide net metering credits if you receive electricity supply from a third-party Competitive Electric Supplier.
If you switched your supply service and receive a separate supply bill, your solar credits may not apply to those supply and transmission charges.
🚨 If this applies to you, contact your distribution utility to return to full-service electricity to maximize your net metering value.
SRECs
Pennsylvania solar customers are eligible to earn and sell Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) via the PJM-GATS registry.
Venture Home handles registration for all eligible customer-owned systems.
Each 1,000 kWh your system produces generates one SREC, which can be sold on the open market.
Ask your project manager about current market pricing and your options for monetizing PA SRECs.
Quick Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Metering | 1-to-1 (full-service customers) |
| Annual Cash-Out | Yes — May billing cycle |
| Cash-Out Rate | ~50% of retail (Price to Compare) |
| Strategy | Use credits before May |
| CEP Warning | Don't use competitive suppliers |
| SREC Market | Active via PJM-GATS |
Questions? Contact Customer Success at 800-203-4158.