Does JEA offer net metering in Jacksonville?

Yes — JEA credits the solar you export to the grid in Jacksonville under Florida's full retail-rate net metering, valued at ~100% of retail. That credit is what lets a well-sized system zero out most of your annual bill.

Is solar worth it in Jacksonville?

For most owners, yes. At 5.5 peak sun hours, a 7.3 kW system in Jacksonville produces about 11,724 kWh a year, pays back in roughly 7.9 years, and returns around $41,903 over 25 years after the $14,053 net cost — driven by the 30% federal credit.

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JacksonvilleSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Jacksonville?

The 7.3 kW system that fits a typical Jacksonville home (about a $135/month bill) costs around $20,075 before incentives. After the 30% federal credit, the net cost is roughly $14,053. Use the calculator on this page with your actual JEA bill for an exact figure.

Updated June 2026 · JEA · Florida

Jacksonville homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and JEA net metering. At 5.5 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $135/month bill (about 964 kWh) needs roughly a 7.3 kW system — 19 panels — and pays back in about 7.9 years.

Federal Credit

30%

FL State Credit

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Local Utility

JEA

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.3 kW

Annual Production

11.7k kWh

Net Cost (after credits)

$14,053

Est. Payback

7.9 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Jacksonville

Solar incentives in Jacksonville come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Florida does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, JEA sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

JEA is one of the largest municipal utilities in the US and sets its own solar interconnection and credit rules.

How Much Solar Jacksonville Homes Produce

Jacksonville gets 5.5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,606 kWh per year here. A 7.3 kW system — the size that fits a typical $135/month JEA bill — generates roughly 11,724 kWh annually, worth about $1,641 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

JEA Net Metering in Jacksonville

JEA credits excess solar generation from Jacksonville homes under Florida's full retail-rate net metering (~100% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Florida net metering rules →

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Jacksonville?

At Florida's 2026 average of $2.75/watt, the 7.3 kW system most Jacksonville homes need runs about $20,075 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $6,023 — landing the net cost near $14,053, with payback around 7.9 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacksonville homeowners can claim the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, and net metering through JEA. JEA is one of the largest municipal utilities in the US and sets its own solar interconnection and credit rules.