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title: "Solar for FirstEnergy Ohio Customers"
description: "Net metering, interconnection, and billing details for FirstEnergy Ohio customers, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison."
url: https://www.lifestylesolar.com/firstenergy-ohio-solar
type: utility
---
# Solar for FirstEnergy Ohio Customers

FirstEnergy operates three electric utilities in Ohio: Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison. All three offer net metering for residential solar customers.

## FirstEnergy's Ohio companies

- **Ohio Edison**, northeast and central Ohio, including Akron, Youngstown, and Mansfield
- **The Illuminating Company (CEI)**, greater Cleveland area and surrounding suburbs
- **Toledo Edison**, northwest Ohio, including Toledo and surrounding communities

## How net metering works in Ohio

Ohio law requires investor-owned utilities, including FirstEnergy's Ohio companies, to offer net metering to residential solar customers. When your panels produce more electricity than you use, the surplus flows to the grid and you earn a credit. Those credits offset your usage during lower-production periods.

## How your bill changes

After solar, your FirstEnergy Ohio bill still includes a customer charge and distribution fees. The generation portion of your bill gets reduced by net metering credits. During months when your system produces more than you use, your bill can drop to the basic service charge.

## Credit structure

Net metering credits with FirstEnergy Ohio apply at the full retail rate for the generation portion of your bill. Credits carry forward month to month. At the end of your annual period, any excess credits may pay out at a lower avoided-cost rate, so right-sizing your system matters.

## The interconnection process

1. **System design**, we design your system based on your energy usage and roof or property characteristics.
2. **Interconnection application**, we submit the interconnection application to your specific FirstEnergy Ohio utility (Ohio Edison, CEI, or Toledo Edison).
3. **Utility review**, FirstEnergy reviews the application and confirms the system meets their technical and safety standards. Residential systems typically move through review quickly.
4. **Installation and inspection**, after approval, we install the system and coordinate with the utility for meter installation and a final inspection.
5. **System activation**, once the utility grants permission to operate, your system begins producing energy and you start earning net metering credits.

## Why Ohio homeowners choose solar

- Net metering credits at retail rate
- Property tax exemption for solar value (your home's assessed value won't increase)
- No state sales tax on solar equipment
- $0-down PPA with a fixed monthly rate below your utility bill
- Protection from rising utility rates
- Energy independence for your home

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