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Nebraska Net Metering and Solar Export Credits

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Updated Data verified Nov 5, 2026

Net metering. Nebraska utilities must offer net metering for systems of 25 kW or less: within each monthly billing period, solar output offsets usage at the retail rate, and only the month's net excess generation is credited at the utility's avoided cost (NPPD 2026: 9.07 cents/kWh summer, 5.06 cents/kWh winter for solar). Credits carry forward and are paid out annually.

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What NPPD pays for exported solar

For a new rooftop system, NPPD credits exported energy at about 6.40¢ per kWh[1], against an average Nebraska residential price of 12.92¢[2]. Exports first offset what you use over each month at the retail rate; this rate applies only to the surplus left over.

Other Nebraska utilities, co-ops and municipal utilities set their own rates; check your utility's current tariff.

State rules that apply

  • What the rule says: “If over the billing period there is a net flow of energy from the District to the Customer, the Customer will be billed for the net use at rates included in their applicable standard rate schedule.”[1]

What it means for sizing and batteries

When exports earn close to the retail price, sizing the system to cover your yearly use is usually the best value, and a battery is mainly for backup rather than savings.

The calculator uses the statewide rule until we add utility rates. See what solar costs in Nebraska.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Nebraska have net metering?

Nebraska utilities must offer net metering for systems of 25 kW or less: within each monthly billing period, solar output offsets usage at the retail rate, and only the month's net excess generation is credited at the utility's avoided cost (NPPD 2026: 9.07 cents/kWh summer, 5.06 cents/kWh winter for solar). Credits carry forward and are paid out annually.

sources

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Every number on this page links to one of these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one.

  1. Nebraska Public Power District Net Metering Service Rider Rate Schedule (NM-RIDER), effective January 1, 2026 (linked from nppd.com/rates/net-metering)cdn.prod.website-files.com · checked Nov 5, 2026
  2. EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B: Average price of electricity by state, year-to-date (August 2026, preliminary)eia.gov · checked Nov 5, 2026

Tariffs last re-checked November 5, 2026.

Change log

  1. Monthly output per kW in Omaha updated to [83.8, 98.1, 124.1, 127.2, 138.5, 155.7, 154.7, 137.7, 130.9, 113.5, 87.1, 72.0] kWh/kW/month (NREL/NLR PVWatts v8 (1 kW-DC, fixed roof mount, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses, TMY weather)).
  2. Average solar radiation on the panels in Omaha updated to 4.98 kWh/m2/day (NREL/NLR PVWatts v8 (1 kW-DC, fixed roof mount, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses, TMY weather)).
  3. Solar output per kW in Nebraska (PVWatts, Omaha) updated to 1423.4 kWh/kW/yr (NREL/NLR PVWatts v8 (1 kW-DC, fixed roof mount, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses, TMY weather)).
  4. What the rule says updated to “If over the billing period there is a net flow of energy from the District to the Customer, the Customer will be billed for the net use at rates included in their applicable standard rate schedule.” (Nebraska Public Power District Net Metering Service Rider Rate Schedule (NM-RIDER), effective January 1, 2026).