If you have solar panels in Florida, you aren’t just a consumer—you’re a mini power plant. Florida Power & Light (FPL) uses a system called to "buy back" the excess energy your home produces. What is FPL Net Metering?
Net metering is the billing mechanism that allows you to send excess electricity back to the grid in exchange for credits. fpl solar buy back
It is important to distinguish between and cash payments : If you have solar panels in Florida, you
During the day, your solar panels often produce more energy than your home uses. This surplus flows into FPL’s grid. Net metering is the billing mechanism that allows
When the sun goes down, you pull power from the grid as usual, but you use your earned credits first before being charged. The "Buy Back" Rate
Your electric meter literally runs backward (or records the outflow). FPL gives you a 1-for-1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) credit on your bill for this power.
FPL will install a specialized meter that tracks power flowing in both directions. Current Status of Solar Rights in Florida