Local Guide · Residential solar installers · Jacksonville, FL
What does it take to go solar in Jacksonville?
JEA connects home solar under its Distributed Generation Policy, crediting exported power at its fuel rate. Here is how credits, batteries and home purchases work.
JEA customers connect solar under JEA's Distributed Generation Policy. You buy power at JEA's regular rates and receive an energy credit at JEA's fuel rate for power you send to the grid. Excess credits accrue through the calendar year, and JEA pays out any remaining balance as its policy specifies.
Key facts for Jacksonville, FL
- JEA customers who connect a renewable generation system to JEA's grid must apply for interconnection under JEA's Distributed Generation Policy.
- JEA gives an energy credit at its fuel rate for energy customers send to the grid.
- JEA charges solar customers the same rate as other customers for electricity they buy.
- JEA energy credits beyond a customer's bill accrue through the calendar year, and JEA pays out any remaining balance as specified in its policy.
- JEA Distributed Generation customers may not be enrolled in the JEA MyWay program.
- If you move into a home that already has solar, JEA says to sign an Interconnection Agreement through its portal, after which your rate changes to a PV rate.
How does JEA credit solar?
Under JEA's Distributed Generation Policy, you buy power from JEA at the same rate as other customers when your system doesn't make enough. When it makes more than you need, you sell energy to the grid and receive a credit at JEA's fuel rate.
Credits beyond your bill accrue through the calendar year. If a balance remains at year end, JEA pays it out as specified in its policy. The credit is the fuel rate times the kWh sent to JEA.
What should you do before installing?
JEA asks customers to review its Technical Interconnection and Interoperability Requirements before installing, and to follow its steps before turning the system on. Distributed Generation customers can't be enrolled in JEA's MyWay program.
Buying a Jacksonville home with solar?
JEA says to complete a short form and sign an Interconnection Agreement through its portal. Your rate then changes to a PV rate and you'll see bill credits for energy sent back to JEA.
What about batteries?
JEA notes a battery stores excess solar energy instead of sending it to the grid, and some can power select appliances during an outage. Check the contractor's license on the DBPR license search.
How to choose a provider in Jacksonville, FL
- Search the contractor's license on DBPR.
- Ask your utility about its current solar credit program before you buy.
- Confirm who gets the permit and the utility's interconnection approval.
- Ask how the racking is attached and rated for wind.
- Check your roof's age before installing.
- Get the warranty and savings estimate in writing.
Questions people ask
How does JEA pay for solar power sent to the grid?
JEA gives an energy credit at its fuel rate for energy you send to the grid.
What happens to extra JEA solar credits?
They accrue through the calendar year. JEA pays out any remaining balance at year end as specified in its Distributed Generation Policy.
Can I stay on JEA MyWay with solar?
No. JEA says Distributed Generation customers may not be enrolled in MyWay.
I bought a house with solar. What do I do with JEA?
Complete JEA's form and sign an Interconnection Agreement through its portal. Your rate will change to a PV rate.
Who licenses Jacksonville solar contractors?
Florida DBPR. Check the license on DBPR's website.
Sources
This guide was written by our editorial team from the public sources listed above. It is general information, not legal advice; confirm licensing and terms directly with any provider.
