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?

For most owners, yes. At 5.5 peak sun hours, a 7.8 kW system in Tampa produces about 12,527 kWh a year, pays back in roughly 7.9 years, and returns around $44,773 over 25 years after the $15,015 net cost — driven by the 30% federal credit.

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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. After the 30% federal credit, the net cost is roughly $15,015. Use the calculator on this page with your actual TECO bill for an exact figure.

Updated June 2026 · TECO · Florida

Tampa homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and 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 7.9 years.

Federal Credit

30%

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 (after credits)

$15,015

Est. Payback

7.9 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Tampa

Solar incentives in Tampa 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, 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 30% federal credit takes off $6,435 — landing the net cost near $15,015, with payback around 7.9 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tampa homeowners can claim the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, and net metering through TECO. Tampa Electric (TECO) provides 1:1 net metering, and Florida's tax exemptions make the sticker price lower than it looks.