Kansas solar calculator

Live production from NLR (formerly NREL) PVWatts V8. Kansas runs net metering under the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act (K.S.A. 66-1263..1271, enacted May 2009, amended 2014 and 2024 HB 2527). Exports OFFSET RETAIL within monthly consumption via monthly banking (about $0.136/kWh on Evergy retail); MONTHLY net excess generation pays only about $0.024/kWh wholesale. MONTHLY true-up is worse than annual — right-sizing critical (solarreviews recommends about 75% of average load). MAJOR PROTECTION: Kansas Supreme Court reversed Evergy's solar-only demand charge in April 2020 as illegal price discrimination — KS solar is court- protected from solar-only fees, in clear contrast with some other states where capacity charges have been upheld. Two IOUs required: Evergy (default, dominant) + Liberty / Empire District (southeast KS). Co-ops and municipals NOT required (Dodge City area routes to a representative co-op modeled at avoided-cost). System size cap evolved: from January 1, 2026 generating ≤ 50% export capacity; from July 1, 2026 generation ≤ export + 50% with export-limiting device. 2030 EXPIRATION RISK: KS net metering law has a sunset date of 2030 per legislative testimony — new 2026 installs face uncertainty after that date. Federal §25D = $0 (OBBBA repeal). Sales tax (6.5% state + local, combined about 8.7%) NOT EXEMPT — about $2,100-2,800 added cost. Property tax EXEMPT 10 YEARS only under K.S.A. 79-201 Eleventh (panels yes, batteries NO; saves about $166/yr × 10 yr). NO state income tax credit residential, NO SREC, no RPS. NO statewide battery rebate. Cheap install pricing (about $2.80/W). Typical solar-only payback 12-15 years. Defaults: south-facing roof mount, 20° tilt, 14% losses.