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LADWP Solar Panels & Savings Guide

LADWP is the largest municipal utility in the nation. Unlike investor-owned utilities, LADWP is exempt from NEM 3.0 — meaning LA homeowners get BETTER net metering terms than PG&E or SCE customers.

32¢/kWh
Avg Rate
$285/mo
Avg Monthly Bill
$3,420/yr
Avg Annual Savings
6-8 years
Payback Period

LADWP Solar Incentives & Programs

Available incentives for LADWP customers going solar in 2026.

30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC)
LADWP Net Metering (NOT subject to NEM 3.0 cuts!)
Solar incentive program ($0.25/W up to $2,500)
Equity solar rebate for low-income households

Net Metering: LADWP Net Metering (NEM 3.0 exempt)

Great news! LADWP is exempt from NEM 3.0, meaning you get full retail-rate credit for excess solar production — a significant advantage over PG&E and SCE customers.

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