Utilities / AEP
Data last verified: August 2026American Electric Power Solar Policy in 2026
Net metering & export credits
Avoided cost / net billing in most territories. Most AEP subsidiaries credit exports at avoided cost (wholesale, ~2–6¢/kWh) — self-consumption is the primary value.
Electricity rates
Rates ~13–16¢/kWh across service states (EIA 2026).
What this means for solar
- AEP spans seven states with different policies; Texas and Ohio are deregulated retail markets where buyback plans vary by provider.
- Prioritize daytime self-consumption (EV, heat pump) to maximize value.
Sources: EIA electricity rates (2026), state PUC orders and DSIRE (2026). Estimates only — verify with your utility tariff before deciding. Federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025.