Does TECO offer net metering in Tampa?

Yes — TECO credits the solar you export to the grid in Tampa 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 Tampa?

At 5.5 peak sun hours, a 7.8 kW system in Tampa produces about 12,527 kWh a year. With $0 federal credit, this model puts payback near 10.8 years and about $38,338 over 25 years after a $21,450 net cost. It is a model, not a quote.

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TampaSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Tampa?

The 7.8 kW system that fits a typical Tampa home (about a $145/month bill) costs around $21,450 before incentives. With $0 federal credit, the net cost in this model is roughly $21,450. Use the calculator on this page with your actual TECO bill.

Updated October 2026 · TECO · Florida

Tampa homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal residential credit. What remains is TECO net metering. At 5.5 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $145/month bill (about 1,036 kWh) needs roughly a 7.8 kW system — 20 panels — and pays back in about 10.8 years.

Federal residential credit

FL State Credit

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Local Utility

TECO

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.8 kW

Annual Production

12.5k kWh

Net cost ($0 federal)

$21,450

Est. Payback

10.8 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Tampa

The federal residential credit does not apply to a Tampa system installed in 2026. Florida does not add a state income tax credit in this dataset. TECO sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

Tampa Electric (TECO) provides 1:1 net metering, and Florida's tax exemptions make the sticker price lower than it looks.

How Much Solar Tampa Homes Produce

Tampa gets 5.5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,606 kWh per year here. A 7.8 kW system — the size that fits a typical $145/month TECO bill — generates roughly 12,527 kWh annually, worth about $1,754 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

TECO Net Metering in Tampa

TECO credits excess solar generation from Tampa 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 Tampa?

At Florida's 2026 average of $2.75/watt, the 7.8 kW system most Tampa homes need runs about $21,450 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. Net cost in this model is about $21,450, with payback around 10.8 years. Those figures use $0 federal credit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tampa homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. TECO offers net metering. Tampa Electric (TECO) provides 1:1 net metering, and Florida's tax exemptions make the sticker price lower than it looks.