Find information about solar energy specifically for South Plains Electric Cooperative members.
Every member should conduct their own energy audit to determine the home’s level of energy efficiency. Solar systems can be expensive and an energy audit might identify cost-effective ways to reduce your energy usage. Check online for a local contractor to perform the audit or start with our free, self-guided, home energy audit called Home Energy Adventure.
By making sure your home is energy efficient, you could lower your electricity usage. Then, if you choose to install solar, a smaller system may be adequate. It’s important to know how much power you use monthly to correctly size your solar system. Usage information is available on your electric bill, your online bill pay account, on the SPEC App (free download from your app store) or by calling our Member Service Representatives at 806.775.7766.
If you live in a subdivision with a homeowners’ association, check with them for guidelines and restrictions on your solar installation before making any purchases.
Net metering simply means that any electricity your solar system generates will be used for your power needs first and any excess will offset the cost of power you need to buy from South Plains Electric within a billing period. If your solar system is generating, you will see lower bills from the Cooperative.
If you purchase a solar system that produces more electricity than you need within a billing period, the Cooperative does not purchase the excess power, (please see our residential net metering rate on page two). The Cooperative credits you at the full retail cost for any solar electricity generated to offset your usage while most other utilities credit at the wholesale rate.
Even if you have net zero kilowatt hours for a billing period, you are still responsible for the facilities charge of $27.97. The facilities charge covers the cost of keeping the Cooperative’s system available to you.
Click here to view our net metering rate.
