Solar in Georgia: what homeowners need to know

No. The 2001 Act requires electric service providers to buy output from eligible small customer systems on a first come, first served basis until the total reaches 0.2 percent of the utility's prior year peak demand, and it does not require a price above avoided energy cost. Each utility's own tariff sets how exports are credited.

New customers are served under RNR Instantaneous Netting: energy sent to the grid beyond what the home is using at that moment is credited at the annual solar avoided energy cost plus a PSC approved adder, and the credits reduce the monthly bill. Residential systems must be 10 kilowatts AC or smaller.

Not automatically. The 2001 Act covers EMCs and city owned systems too, but the Georgia Public Service Commission has limited authority over them, and each provider's own governing body sets key terms. Ask your EMC or city utility for its current buyback terms.

The federal residential clean energy credit, section 25D, ended for home solar expenditures made after December 31, 2025, under the law signed July 4, 2025. The IRS treats the expenditure as made when installation is completed, so a system completed in 2026 does not qualify even if it was paid for earlier.

No. The consultation is free for homeowners, and there is no obligation to buy anything.

Our team confirms a few details with you, then one local solar company for your area contacts you to set up the visit. Your request never goes to a list.