OUC changed its solar net metering program effective July 1, 2025. Customers who applied on or before June 30, 2025 are grandfathered at the full retail rate (10.7¢/kWh) through June 30, 2045. Customers who applied on or after July 1, 2025 receive the full retail rate during a temporary grace period through fall 2026, then transition to the community solar rate (4.6¢/kWh) through June 30, 2030, and the retail fuel rate (3.9¢/kWh) thereafter.
What Is TruNet Solar?
TruNet Solar is OUC's net metering program for rooftop solar customers. It determines how much you are credited for excess energy you export to the grid. Before July 2025, OUC credited exported energy at the full retail rate. After July 2025, new customers face reduced export credits.
The Three-Tier Rate Timeline
| Application Date | Grace Period | 2026–2030 Rate | 2030–2045 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| On or before June 30, 2025 | N/A (grandfathered) | 10.7¢ full retail | 10.7¢ full retail |
| On or after July 1, 2025 | Through fall 2026: 10.7¢ | 4.6¢ community solar | 3.9¢ retail fuel |
The Battery Rebate Trade-Off (Critical Warning)
OUC offers a battery storage rebate of $150 per kWh, up to $2,000 for residential customers. However, accepting this rebate requires forfeiting eligibility for the TruNet full retail export rate. Instead, you receive the lower community solar rate (4.6¢) for all exported energy.
For a grandfathered customer exporting 5,000 kWh per year, this trade-off costs approximately $305 per year in lost credits. The rebate pays for itself in about 6.5 years if you export that much.
Account Transfers and Home Sales
Grandfathering belongs to the account, not the panels. If you sell your home on or after July 1, 2025, the new owner does not inherit your full retail rate. They receive the community solar rate (4.6¢) instead. This is critical information for both sellers and buyers of homes with existing solar.
What This Means for New OUC Solar Customers
With the reduced export rate, the best strategy is self-consumption: use solar during daylight hours (run pool pumps, charge EVs, pre-cool the home). Exporting at 4.6¢ is far less valuable than avoiding a 10.7¢ retail purchase.
Calculate Your Savings
Ready to see the numbers for your home? Calculate your OUC TruNet Solar savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OUC still offering net metering?
Yes, but at reduced export rates for new customers.
Can I still get the full retail rate from OUC?
Only if you applied on or before June 30, 2025.
Is the OUC battery rebate worth it?
It depends on how much you export. The rebate requires forfeiting the full retail rate.
Tools for This Topic
Want these numbers for your own home?
Get a free, independent consultation with a solar service provider — no pressure, no obligation.
Request my free consultation