Texas has no statewide net metering. Each REP sets its own residential solar buyback rate, ranging from 5 to 16 cents per kWh exported. The best solar-friendly Texas REPs (Octopus Energy, Rhythm, TXU Energy Solar Buyback) credit exported kWh at retail-equivalent rates. Pair a solar-friendly REP with a Powerwall or similar battery for maximum self-consumption.
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Octopus Energy: 14 cents per kWh exported. The most generous buyback in the market.
Rhythm: 12.5 cents. TXU Energy Solar Buyback: 9.7 cents. Reliant: 7.5 cents. Direct Energy: 8.2 cents.
Pair with battery for maximum savings
Solar without battery exports to grid at the REP buyback rate. Solar with battery stores excess for evening self-consumption at zero per kWh cost.
Battery payback in Texas runs 10 to 14 years on average. Best fit for households with high evening usage and frequent grid outages.
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