Solar energy kentucky

Does Kentucky have a solar program?

Kentucky doesn't have many state-level incentives for residents to go solar, although it does require most utility companies to allow net metering. That means if you install solar panels you can sell excess energy back to the grid.

How many solar homes are there in Kentucky?

There are now more than 2 million solar homes in the U.S. To learn more about solar in Kentucky, check out the Solar Energy Industries Association’s Kentucky Solar Spotlight Fact Sheet! This page is intended to assist Kentuckians who wish to install rooftop solar at their residence.

How much solar energy does Kentucky produce?

The state currently generates enough solar electricity to power over 6,000 homes. * However, according to Google's Project Sunroof, Kentucky can generate even more – up to 14 million MWh AC per year if 88% of its solar-viable buildings add solar panels. *

Does Kentucky have a solar metering policy?

Kentucky doesn't have any state-level solar incentives outside of its net metering policy. Net metering allows you to offload the excess energy generated by your solar panel system to the grid, receiving credits in return. You can then use those credits to pull energy from the grid outside of peak sunlight hours.

What is the Kentucky Solar Energy Society?

The Kentucky Solar Energy Society is an organization dedicated to promoting the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in Kentucky. They achieve this through education, advocacy, networking, and demonstration of practical applications.

How much does solar energy cost in Kentucky?

Switching to solar energy is also cheaper than relying on the grid. That's because the average residential electricity grid rate in Kentucky is 9.43¢ per kWh, * while solar power costs around 8.39¢ per kWh. * Besides saving you money, going solar can help save the planet.