FPL uses tiered pricing where your rate per kWh increases as usage crosses thresholds. Tier 1 (up to 1,000 kWh/mo) has the lowest rate, Tier 2 (1,000–2,000 kWh/mo) is higher, and Tier 3 (2,000+ kWh/mo) is highest. Solar reduces your grid usage, dropping you to cheaper tiers. Since solar offsets your most expensive kWh first, your effective savings rate is higher than the average rate.
FPL Energy Tiers in 2026
FPL's tiered pricing means your rate per kWh increases as your monthly usage crosses thresholds:
| Tier | Rate Range | Description | When It Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (up to 1,000 kWh/mo) | $0.10–$0.12/kWh | Lowest rate tier | Most months fall here except summer |
| Tier 2 (1,000–2,000 kWh/mo) | $0.13–$0.15/kWh | Summer tier | June–September cooling months |
| Tier 3 (2,000+ kWh/mo) | $0.15–$0.17/kWh | High-use tier | Peak summer with heavy AC use |
How Solar Offsets the Most Expensive Tiers First
When your solar system reduces your grid usage, it effectively offsets your highest-tier kWh first. For example, if you use 2,500 kWh in July, solar that covers 1,000 kWh eliminates all your Tier 3 usage and part of Tier 2. This means your solar savings rate is higher than your average rate — you're replacing the most expensive electricity first.
Sizing Your Solar System for FPL Tiers
The optimal strategy is to size your solar system to eliminate Tier 2 and Tier 3 usage while leaving some Tier 1 usage (which is cheapest). This maximizes your savings per dollar invested. A system sized to 80–90% of your annual usage often provides the best return, since the last 10–20% only offsets the cheapest tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are FPL's energy tiers?
FPL uses tiered pricing where your rate per kWh increases as your monthly usage crosses thresholds. Tier 1 (up to 1,000 kWh) has the lowest rate, Tier 2 (1,000–2,000 kWh) is higher, and Tier 3 (2,000+ kWh) is the highest. Solar offsets the most expensive tier first.
How does solar interact with FPL's tiers?
Solar reduces your net usage from the grid, which can drop you from Tier 3 to Tier 1. Since solar offsets your most expensive kWh first, your effective savings rate is higher than the average rate. A system sized to eliminate Tier 2 and 3 usage maximizes savings.
What is FPL's net metering rate for solar?
FPL offers 1:1 retail-rate net metering. Each kWh exported earns a credit at the full retail rate (approximately $0.14/kWh). Credits roll over monthly but are forfeited at the annual true-up.
When does FPL's annual true-up happen?
FPL's annual true-up typically occurs at the end of your billing cycle year. Any remaining net metering credits are forfeited at this point. Size your system to match your annual usage, not exceed it.
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