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Home Appointment Desk
Home solar consultation in Springfield, MO
See if solar makes sense for your home in Springfield. Tell us a little about your home and a local solar specialist will set up a time that works for you.
How it works
- Tell us about your home. It takes about a minute.
- We confirm a few details in a quick chat right on this site, then set up a time that works for you.
- A local home solar specialist comes out for solar consultation at your home. No obligation.
Who this is for
Homeowners in and around Springfield, MO. Each request goes to one local company, not a list.
Solar in Springfield: your utility and the rules
Most homes in Springfield, Missouri get their electricity from City Utilities of Springfield, a municipally owned utility. Under RSMo section 386.890 and CU's own net metering policy, CU nets the energy you use against the energy your solar system sends back each billing period and credits any surplus at its avoided variable cost of generation rate, which it recalculates twice a year. You must submit CU's net metering interconnection application and receive written approval before construction begins, and the city's Building Development Services handles building and electrical permits through its eCity portal.
State law: Net Metering and Easy Connection Act, RSMo 386.890.
Common questions in Springfield
Who is the electric utility for solar homes in Springfield, Missouri?
City Utilities of Springfield, known as CU, is a municipally owned utility and a component unit of the City of Springfield. Because it is municipal, its net metering rules are set by CU's Board of Public Utilities rather than the Missouri Public Service Commission.
Does City Utilities of Springfield offer net metering?
Yes. For systems of 100 kilowatts or less, CU nets the energy it delivers against the energy your system sends back during each billing period. Any surplus is credited at CU's Net Metering Avoided Variable Cost of Generation rate, which CU recalculates twice a year.
What do I need to file before installing solar in Springfield, MO?
CU requires its net metering interconnection application for systems of 100 kilowatts or less, and you should not start construction until CU approves it in writing. After installation, a Missouri registered professional electrical engineer or a Springfield licensed electrician must inspect the system before CU connects it, and the City of Springfield's Building Development Services issues the building and electrical permits.
Is there still a federal tax credit for home solar?
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.
Sources
- Missouri statute RSMo 386.890
- City Utilities net metering
- CU net metering rate sheet
- City of Springfield Building Development Services
- IRS: changes to section 25D
Facts checked September 26, 2026 from the sources above. Utility programs and rates change, so confirm current terms with your utility before you decide. Home Appointment Desk sets up appointments and does not give legal, tax or financial advice.