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Net metering · West Virginia

West Virginia Net Metering and Solar Export Credits

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Updated Data verified Nov 5, 2026

Net metering. State law (W. Va. Code 24-2F-8) requires net metering, but export credit terms are set utility by utility in PSC rate cases. For Mon Power/Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy), a PSC-approved 2024 settlement gives new residential customers from January 1, 2025 an export credit of about 9 cents/kWh instead of the retail rate, while existing customers keep retail-rate offsets for 25 years; Appalachian Power/Wheeling Power proposed similar cuts in 2024-2025. Appalachian Power customers: a Public Service Commission order in case 24-0854-E-42T (August 2025) is reported to end retail-rate credits for new customers; we have not yet read the order itself, so check Appalachian Power's current tariff.

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State rules that apply

  • What the rule says: “Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, any new residential net energy metering customers would receive a credit rate of about 9 cents”[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 West Virginia.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia have net metering?

State law (W. Va. Code 24-2F-8) requires net metering, but export credit terms are set utility by utility in PSC rate cases. For Mon Power/Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy), a PSC-approved 2024 settlement gives new residential customers from January 1, 2025 an export credit of about 9 cents/kWh instead of the retail rate, while existing customers keep retail-rate offsets for 25 years; Appalachian Power/Wheeling Power proposed similar cuts in 2024-2025. Appalachian Power customers: a Public Service Commission order in case 24-0854-E-42T (August 2025) is reported to end retail-rate credits for new customers; we have not yet read the order itself, so check Appalachian Power's current tariff.

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

  1. FirstEnergy - Mon Power and Potomac Edison Reach Settlement to Adjust Energy Metering Creditsfirstenergycorp.com · checked Nov 5, 2026

Tariffs last re-checked November 5, 2026.

Change log

  1. Monthly output per kW in Charleston updated to [65.5, 75.8, 96.4, 114.5, 126.1, 136.4, 129.4, 127.5, 108.6, 93.8, 80.2, 65.3] 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 Charleston updated to 4.57 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 West Virginia (PVWatts, Charleston) updated to 1219.3 kWh/kW/yr (NREL/NLR PVWatts v8 (1 kW-DC, fixed roof mount, 20° tilt, south-facing, 14% losses, TMY weather)).