Pg&e Solar Power Buy Back May 2026

Regardless of your plan, there are two distinct types of "credit":

PG&E ’s "buy back" system—officially known as —allows you to receive a payment if your solar system generates more electricity than you use over a 12-month period. Core Compensation Structure

If you still have a surplus at your "True-Up" (the end of your 12-month cycle), PG&E pays you for the leftover power.

Systems applied for after April 14, 2023, use "avoided cost" rates. Instead of retail value, you are paid what it would cost PG&E to buy that power elsewhere. This typically averages $0.04 to $0.09 per kWh during the day—a drop of about 75% compared to NEM 2.0. How Buy Back Payments Work

Starting in March 2026, most residential solar customers will see a fixed Base Services Charge of approximately $24/month , which replaces the previous minimum charge.

To encourage early adoption of NEM 3.0, customers who sign up before April 2028 receive an extra "adder" on top of their export rates for 9 years. In 2026, this is 0.88¢/kWh for standard customers and 3.6¢/kWh for low-income (CARE/FERA) participants.

This will help me provide a more tailored ROI analysis for your specific situation. Understand Net Surplus Compensation

You can leave the credit on your account for future bills or request a check if the amount exceeds $1. Key Program Details for 2026