A feed-in tariff is the rate an electricity retailer pays for solar electricity your system exports to the grid rather than using at home. This page is general information — rates vary and change over time.
How feed-in tariffs work
Feed-in tariff rates are set by individual retailers (within limits set by some state regulators) and are usually shown as a separate credit line on your electricity bill, offsetting your usage charges rather than being paid out as cash in most cases.
What affects the rate
Feed-in tariffs vary by retailer, by state, and by your electricity plan, and have generally trended down over time as solar uptake has grown and wholesale electricity market dynamics have shifted.
Comparing retailers
Because feed-in tariff rates and usage charges both affect your total bill, comparing retailers on feed-in tariff alone can be misleading — it's worth comparing the overall estimated bill for your specific usage and export pattern.
Key takeaways
Feed-in tariffs are only one part of what makes solar worthwhile — pairing solar with a battery or shifting usage to daytime hours can sometimes be more valuable than chasing the highest advertised feed-in rate.