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JEA raised rates twice in 2025 — April and October. That's not a one-time correction. Jacksonville electricity costs have climbed consistently for years, and there's no real argument they reverse.
A typical Jacksonville home uses about 1,781 kWh a month. At 15 cents per kilowatt-hour, that's $268 going to JEA. A solar system covers 80–100% of that consumption. Jacksonville gets 5.3 peak sun hours a day — above the national average, enough to make the numbers work on almost any roof we evaluate.
JEA runs a net metering program. When your panels generate more than you're using, the surplus credits your account. Cloudy month — your bill ticks up. Sunny month — your credits build.
JEA is a municipal utility, which means it operates differently from FPL or TECO. But residential solar interconnection works, and KIN has been through it enough times to know how it runs.
Permitting: Duval County solar permits go through the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. Typical timeline is 10–21 business days. KIN files the application and coordinates every inspection.
Most Jacksonville installs run 60–90 days from signed contract to Permission to Operate.
KIN has 880+ Google reviews at 4.4 stars across Florida. Jacksonville customers consistently note the process ran close to the timeline they were given upfront.
Sales tax exemption: Solar equipment is exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax. On a $28,000 system, that's nearly $1,700 at purchase.
Property tax exemption: Florida law excludes solar's added home value from property tax assessments. More equity, same tax bill.
JEA net metering: Excess generation credits your account at the applicable rate. Credits roll month to month.
Federal ITC: The 30% residential federal tax credit expired December 31, 2025. It doesn't apply to new 2026 residential installs. Lease and PPA options are different — the commercial 48E credit is still available for projects starting construction by July 4, 2026. Financing companies pass part of that benefit through in lower monthly rates.
Is Jacksonville a good solar market?
Yes. 5.3 peak sun hours puts Jacksonville above the national average. At JEA's current rates, the payback math is straightforward — and every rate increase JEA approves improves it.
What about hurricane season?
KIN uses racking built for Florida's wind requirements, rated for 160+ mph. Jacksonville's storm exposure is different from Southwest Florida, but the installation standards are the same. Battery backup is available if outage protection matters to you.
How long until I break even?
At $268/month and 15 cents/kWh, most Jacksonville homeowners see payback on a cash purchase in 8–10 years. Lease and PPA options give you day-one savings with no upfront investment.
Will my JEA bill go to zero?
Close. JEA has a fixed monthly service charge that stays regardless. The variable consumption charge — the bulk of your bill — drops 80–100%.
How does JEA interconnection work?
After installation, KIN submits the interconnection application to JEA. JEA reviews, inspects, and issues Permission to Operate. We handle the whole thing. You don't make any calls to JEA.
Your free estimate shows real numbers for all three options based on your home and JEA usage.
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