How net metering works here
Estero runs on FPL
FPL offers full retail (1-to-1) net metering under Florida PSC Rule 25-6.065: exported kWh are credited at essentially retail value and roll month to month, with a year-end true-up for any surplus.
Local realities
What we see in Estero
- •FPL full-retail net metering applies
- •Larger newer homes with high HVAC usage
- •Community/HOA considerations — Florida law limits HOA solar bans
Worth reading
Before you decide
FPL Solar and Net Metering: What Homeowners Should KnowHow FPL net metering works under Florida's PSC rule, what the 2025 rate settlement means, and how exported solar is credited. Sourced, no hype.Does Solar Really Save Money in Florida?Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Here's what actually determines whether solar saves you money in Florida — and how to check it for your specific home.
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