Net Metering Changes in Florida: What 2027 Means for You

If you've been thinking about solar in Florida "someday," there's a specific reason that someday should be sooner rather than later. It's called net metering — and the rules are changing.

What net metering actually is

Solar panels often produce more electricity than your home uses during the day. Net metering is the policy that decides what that surplus is worth. Today, when your panels send excess power back to the grid, your utility credits you at the full retail rate — essentially a 1-to-1 trade.

What changes in 2027

That full-rate credit is scheduled to step down. Current projections have the credit dropping to roughly 60% of retail rate in 2027, and around 50% from 2028 onward. In plain terms: the same surplus electricity will be worth less in the future than it is today.

Why "grandfathering" is the key word

Here's the part that matters most. Customers who install solar before the change typically get grandfathered in — meaning they keep the better, current rate even after the policy shifts for everyone else. This is standard with utility rate changes.

So the timing of your installation isn't a minor detail. Installing in 2026 can lock in a materially better arrangement for years.

What this means for your decision

None of this is a reason to rush into a bad deal. But it does mean that "waiting to see" has a real, measurable cost in Florida right now. The math on solar gets less favorable each year you delay — not because of pressure tactics, but because of policy.

The right move is simple: get an accurate estimate now, understand your real numbers, and then decide. Run a free estimate here — it costs nothing and takes about 30 seconds.