Knowledge base · 6 answers · reviewed November 13, 2026
Texas Solar Buyback Plans & Net Metering
How you get credit for extra solar power in Texas, why the electricity plan matters as much as the panels, and how batteries change the math.
Does Texas have net metering?
Not statewide. In deregulated areas like most of DFW, your retail electric provider sets whether and how it credits power your solar exports, through its own "solar buyback" plans. City-owned utilities and electric co-ops (such as those serving Garland, Denton and CoServ areas) set their own rules.
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What is a solar buyback plan?
A solar buyback plan is a retail electricity plan that credits you for excess solar power you send to the grid. Terms vary widely: some credit exports at a fraction of the retail price, a few come closer to retail, and many have fees, caps or contract terms that change the value. Compare the export credit, your import price at real usage levels, monthly fees and contract length together.
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Should I size my solar to sell power back to the grid?
Usually not in Texas. Because exported power is often credited below what you pay for power, the best value usually comes from sizing to your own usage and using as much of your solar as possible on site. A battery can shift midday solar into the evening so less of it is exported.
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Can I switch electricity providers after I get solar?
Yes. In deregulated DFW areas you can keep shopping retail plans after going solar — and picking a plan with good buyback terms is part of getting value from solar. Watch for early-termination fees and confirm the new plan supports your meter setup.
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What is an Electricity Facts Label (EFL)?
The EFL is a standardized disclosure every Texas retail electricity plan must publish, showing the average price per kWh at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, plus fees and contract terms. It’s the best way to compare plans apples-to-apples. Solar buyback terms are usually in the plan documents too — read them before switching.
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Who is my electric utility in DFW?
Most DFW homes have Oncor as the wires company (it delivers power and handles interconnection) and a retail provider they choose (who bills them). Some areas are served by city utilities like Garland Power & Light or Denton Municipal Electric, or by electric co-ops like CoServ, which handle both. Your bill shows who serves your address.
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