Does Tampa Electric have net metering?

Yes. TECO credits the extra power your panels send to the grid at the retail rate. Credits roll over month to month, and leftover credits are paid out once a year at a lower rate.

When do I apply for TECO net metering?

After your system is installed. TECO’s steps start with its net metering application and interconnection agreement once the installation is complete.

Can I keep TECO Energy Planner with solar?

No. TECO says Energy Planner does not work with net metering, so customers who get a net meter move to the standard home rate.

What is Tampa Electric's rate per kWh?

About 15.6 cents per kWh for a typical home using 1,000 kWh a month, based on TECO’s $156.43 bill since August 2026.

Are TECO rates going down in 2027?

TECO has asked regulators for a 1.5% cut starting January 2027, which would bring a 1,000 kWh bill to $154.13. It still needs state approval.

Who do I contact about my TECO net meter?

TECO’s net metering team at NetMeters@tecoenergy.com or 813-275-3909. Your installer usually handles the paperwork for you.

Tampa Electric (TECO) Net Metering and Solar Guide (2026)

Tampa Electric credits the extra power your panels send to the grid at the full retail rate. With a typical TECO bill of $156.43 for 1,000 kWh, solar saves more here than on an FPL bill.

Last updated November 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Tampa Electric (TECO) uses net metering: extra solar power earns a bill credit at the retail rate, and unused credits roll over month to month.
A typical TECO home using 1,000 kWh a month pays $156.43 since the storm charge ended in August 2026. TECO has asked to lower that to $154.13 in January 2027.
TECO’s net meter application is filed after your system is installed.
If you are on TECO’s Energy Planner plan, you will need to switch to the standard home rate to get a net meter.

Tampa Electric Rates for Solar Homes

When	Typical 1,000 kWh bill	What changed
January 2026	$176.89	Base rate and fuel increase
August 2026	$156.43	Hurricane cost charge of $19.95 ended
January 2027	$154.13	Requested by TECO, about 1.5% lower; waiting on state approval

That works out to about 15.6 cents per kWh. FPL homes pay about 13.7 cents, so each kWh your panels cover is worth more on a TECO bill. See the full FPL picture on our FPL rates and bill tracker.

How TECO Net Metering Works

Your home uses solar first. Extra power goes to the grid and earns a credit on your bill.
Credits roll over from month to month, so a sunny spring can cover part of a hot summer.
Once a year, leftover credits are paid out at a lower rate, so systems are sized to cover your yearly use.
You still pay TECO’s monthly customer charge and taxes.

Florida’s net metering rule sets these terms for TECO, FPL and Duke alike. Compare with our Duke Energy Florida solar guide.

Tier 1 vs Tier 2 With Tampa Electric

Florida sorts home solar by size. Systems up to 10 kW are Tier 1, with no application fee and no extra insurance. Systems from 10 to 100 kW are Tier 2, which can add an application fee and $1 million in liability coverage. Most Florida homes need 12 to 16 kW, so ask your installer which tier your design falls into and whether the fee is in the price.

How to Connect Solar With Tampa Electric

Get quotes and pick an installer. The installer designs the system and pulls the permit.
Install and pass inspection. The local building department inspects the finished system.
Apply for net metering. TECO asks for its net metering application and interconnection agreement after the system is installed. There are separate forms for solar, batteries, or both.
Get your net meter. TECO installs a meter that counts power both ways, then your system can send power to the grid.

Questions about an application can go to TECO’s net metering team at [email protected] or 813-275-3909. For the full timeline, read how solar installation works in Florida.

How Much Can Solar Save on a TECO Bill?

At about 15.6 cents per kWh, a system that covers 1,200 kWh a month would offset close to $190 of a TECO bill, before the customer charge. Your savings depend on your roof, your usage and your price.

Try our Florida solar savings calculator with Tampa Electric selected, or read about solar panel prices in Florida.

Tampa Electric Areas We Serve

TECO serves most of Hillsborough County plus parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas. Compare quotes in your area:

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TECO Net Metering Questions, Answered

Does Tampa Electric have net metering?
Yes. TECO credits the extra power your panels send to the grid at the retail rate. Credits roll over month to month, and leftover credits are paid out once a year at a lower rate.
When do I apply for TECO net metering?
After your system is installed. TECO’s steps start with its net metering application and interconnection agreement once the installation is complete.
Can I keep TECO Energy Planner with solar?
No. TECO says Energy Planner does not work with net metering, so customers who get a net meter move to the standard home rate.
What is Tampa Electric's rate per kWh?
About 15.6 cents per kWh for a typical home using 1,000 kWh a month, based on TECO’s $156.43 bill since August 2026.
Are TECO rates going down in 2027?
TECO has asked regulators for a 1.5% cut starting January 2027, which would bring a 1,000 kWh bill to $154.13. It still needs state approval.
Who do I contact about my TECO net meter?
TECO’s net metering team at [email protected] or 813-275-3909. Your installer usually handles the paperwork for you.