Billing & Savings

If your state offers net metering, any excess energy your system produces can earn you credits with your utility provider. At the end of the year, what happens to those credits depends on your local utility policies—some allow unused credits to roll over to the next billing cycle, while others may offer a payout or credit reset. Terra Energy will help you understand your state’s specific guidelines so you can maximize the value of your solar production.

Yes, you’ll receive two separate bills—one from Terra Energy for your solar subscription and one from your utility provider for minimal grid connection fees or any additional electricity you may use. However, your total energy cost (solar + utility) is designed to be lower than what you were paying before going solar. Our goal is to reduce your overall monthly energy expenses while helping you transition to clean, renewable energy.

Since Terra Energy retains ownership of the solar system, we’re the ones who receive the federal solar tax credit. However, this benefit doesn’t stop with us—we use it to reduce the overall cost of the system, allowing us to pass those savings on to you. That’s how we’re able to offer you a lower monthly rate with no upfront investment, making clean energy more affordable and accessible.

If your solar system generates more electricity than you use, the excess energy is sent back to the grid. In states with net metering, you can earn energy credits for that surplus, which may be used to offset your future electricity usage or reduce your utility bill. For example, you might generate more energy during the sunny summer months and apply those credits toward your usage in the winter. The exact benefits depend on your utility provider and state policies, and our team will help you navigate them to get the most value from your system.

Your Terra Energy subscription rate is designed to remain stable and predictable. While traditional utility rates can fluctuate and often rise steeply year over year, our solar plans include a modest escalator of just 1.9% annually—significantly lower than the average utility rate increases, which can range from 3% to 7% or more. This built-in price stability helps protect you from unpredictable energy hikes and provides greater long-term savings and peace of mind.

Each month, you’ll receive a bill from Terra Energy for the solar power your system produces—this replaces a portion of your traditional electric bill. Instead of paying your utility for all of your energy, you’re now paying Terra for clean, renewable solar power at a lower, more stable rate. You may still receive a small utility bill for grid connection fees or any additional electricity you use, but your overall energy costs are designed to be lower than before.

Savings depend on factors like your location, utility rates, and energy usage, but most Terra Energy customers save between 20–50% compared to their traditional electric bills. By locking in a lower, more predictable rate for clean solar energy, you're protected from rising utility costs—leading to meaningful long-term savings without any upfront investment.