Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers are on a different net metering schedule from the rest of West Virginia. Both utilities are part of FirstEnergy, and new solar customers have been on an export credit since January 1, 2025.

That rate has an end date worth knowing about if you are thinking about solar right now.

The short version

  • The export credit is 9.343 cents per kWh from January 1, 2025, and stays through December 31, 2026.
  • Changes are capped at 10 percent a year and need Public Service Commission approval.
  • Customers who applied before 2025 keep 1:1 net metering for 25 years.

Which utility do you have?

Your electric bill will say. In general, Mon Power serves much of northern and central West Virginia, including the Morgantown and Fairmont areas, and Potomac Edison serves the Eastern Panhandle, including Martinsburg. If your bill says Appalachian Power or Wheeling Power, read our Appalachian Power guide instead, because the rate is different.

What the export credit means

When your panels produce power, your home uses what it needs first. That power reduces what you buy from the utility and never counts as an export.

Anything left over goes to the grid. Each exported kilowatt-hour earns the 9.343 cent credit. So how much of your production you use at home has a direct effect on how much depends on that rate.

What happens after December 31, 2026

The 9.343 cent rate runs through the end of 2026. After that, changes are capped at 10 percent a year and need Public Service Commission approval. We do not know what a future rate will be, and you should be cautious of anyone who says they do.

When you get a quote, ask what export rate it assumes and whether the numbers hold up if that rate moves within the cap.

Roof mount or ground mount

Many homes in Mon Power and Potomac Edison territory sit on wooded lots, where roof shade can be the deciding factor. If your roof is shaded but you have open land, ask about a ground-mounted system. Net metering terms depend on your utility and application date, not on whether the panels are on the roof or the ground.

Questions to ask before you sign

  • Which utility and which export rate did you use in this proposal?
  • How much of the system's production do you expect us to use at home?
  • Was the system sized from 12 months of my actual usage?
  • What does your company handle with the utility, and what do I handle?
  • Do I have the $100,000 liability insurance West Virginia requires for residential customers?

Rules that apply across West Virginia

  • The residential system cap is 25 kW.
  • Credits roll over.
  • The program is set by West Virginia Code 24-2F-8 (HB 2201, 2015).
  • West Virginia has no state solar tax credit, and few other state incentives.
  • The federal homeowner tax credit (25D) is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.

We do not publish savings numbers in articles like this one because they depend on your usage, your property and your rate. A LightSkye solar specialist reviews your bill and your home and shows you what applies at your address.

Common questions

What is the Mon Power solar export credit?

The export credit is 9.343 cents per kWh from January 1, 2025, and it stays through December 31, 2026.

Is Potomac Edison the same as Mon Power for net metering?

Yes. Both are FirstEnergy utilities in West Virginia and are covered by the same terms.

Can the export rate change after 2026?

Yes. Changes are capped at 10 percent a year and need Public Service Commission approval.

I applied before 2025. Does this affect me?

Customers who applied before 2025 keep 1:1 net metering for 25 years.

Do unused credits expire?

No. In West Virginia, credits roll over.

Sources

Facts checked November 7, 2026. Utility rules change, so confirm current terms with your utility before you sign anything.

LightSkye Energy is a licensed West Virginia solar installer (WV064496). See how solar works in West Virginia, or request a solar quote.