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    Is solar worth it in Ohio?

    Energy CostsNovember 5, 20263 min readEnergy Company team

    Yes, if you use more of your own power. Ohio credits solar exports at the supply energy rate, a rule PUCO kept in January 2026, while FirstEnergy's pending case would add $12.78 to $15.90 a month by 2029 and Duke Energy Ohio's distribution charges would rise about 38% in 2027.

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    How does Ohio credit solar exports?
    Exports are credited at the supply energy rate, a rule PUCO kept in January 2026.
    Are Ohio electricity bills going up?
    FirstEnergy's pending case would add $12.78 to $15.90 a month by the third year of 2027 to 2029, and Duke Energy Ohio's distribution charges would rise about 38% for 2027.
    Why add a battery in Ohio?
    Because exports earn only the supply rate, a battery lets you use more of your own solar and keeps your home powered during grid outages.

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