Solar Buyback Plans
When your panels produce more than you use, these providers buy the surplus back. Rates updated every Monday morning.
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
How Solar Buyback Works in Texas
Texas is a deregulated energy market — you can choose any retail electricity provider (REP). Solar buyback plans credit your bill for excess energy your panels export to the grid.
A plan paying 7¢/kWh back vs. 2¢/kWh can mean thousands of dollars difference over your system's lifetime.
BestPwr Marketplace
Best Available 12-Month Plan
The current 12-month low across all Texas providers — found live on BestPwr. Rates are near a 2-year floor. Summer peaks historically hit 13–14¢. Lock this in before the grid heats up.
Compare Real-Time Rates at BestPwr.com →Almika Energy
60 Energy Plus Buyback
Highest fixed buyback rate in Texas at 10¢/kWh — but requires a 5-year contract. Best for homeowners confident in their solar production long-term.
📋 60-month contract required. Credits expire annually. $14.95/month base fee.
View Plan at Almika Energy →Octopus Energy
Solar Buyback (all plans)
Real-time ERCOT wholesale pricing every 15 minutes — earns the most during summer peak hours (2–7pm). No cap on credits, no expiration. Cash out when balance exceeds $50.
📋 Bundled with all standard Octopus plans. Requires TDSP permission-to-operate form.
View Plan at Octopus Energy →TXU Energy
Solar Buyback Match
1:1 retail rate match — you earn the same rate per kWh exported as you pay per kWh consumed (energy charge only, excluding TDU fees). Credits roll monthly up to $1,000.
📋 12 or 36-month contracts. 36-month plan in Oncor territory highly rated.
View Plan at TXU Energy →Chariot Energy
GreenVolt Solar Buyback
7¢/kWh fixed rate — the most popular choice. Available in all 4 TDU territories. Credits never expire and roll over month to month.
📋 12, 24, or 36-month contracts available. Widest TDU coverage.
View Plan at Chariot Energy →Rhythm Energy
PowerShift Solar Buyback 12
Time-of-use variable rate — earns more when exporting during high-demand hours. Best for homeowners who can shift loads off-peak. Credits roll monthly.
📋 12-month contract. $19.95/month base fee. System must be under 20kW.
View Plan at Rhythm Energy →Green Mountain Energy
Renewable Rewards Buyback
Three tiers: Essentials (credits capped at your usage), Solar Credit (unlimited fixed credits), or Solar Max (real-time ERCOT wholesale). All plans use 100% renewable backup.
📋 12/24-month or month-to-month. System must be under 50kW. Requires bidirectional meter.
View Plan at Green Mountain Energy →