February or October: choosing your true-up
SECPA lets you pick when your bank settles. A true-up after the October bill clears the summer’s surplus before winter; one after February gives winter usage time to draw the bank down first. For most homes sized to annual use, February leaves less to sell back at wholesale — but look at your own monthly pattern.
Leftover kWh are credited at Tri-State’s wholesale energy rate, well below the $0.13005/kWh retail energy charge. That’s the case for sizing to use, not to the 10 kW cap.
High retail rates, strong sun
At about 13¢/kWh plus a $31.25 access charge, SECPA’s farm-and-home rate is higher than several neighboring co-ops, and the Arkansas Valley and southeast plains get strong, reliable sun. Solar you use yourself goes further here than in lower-rate territories.
Insurance and paperwork
SECPA requires $300,000 of liability insurance for systems 10 kW and under. Participation is limited under Tri-State’s all-requirements contract, so we confirm capacity with SECPA before you commit.
Rebates & programs
Programs change often. Status shown is what we could confirm on the date listed — always check with the program before you count on it.
Rebates
OpenSECPA rebates cover heat pumps, electric thermal storage and variable speed drives; it also posts Tri-State’s 2026 Electrify and Save brochure with Level 2 charger tiers (up to $250 non-managed, $1,000 managed). No solar or battery rebates.
- Tri-State 2026 Electrify and Save brochure (posted by SECPA): Level 2 charger 50% up to $250 non-managed or up to $1,000 managed; no solar or battery rebates.(source)
FAQ
Questions we hear
When did SECPA’s net-metering rules change?
SECPA’s revised Schedule NM took effect May 1, 2026.
How big can a solar system be on SECPA?
10 kW for residential members and 25 kW for non-residential.
What does SECPA pay for leftover solar credit?
Tri-State’s current wholesale energy rate, energy only, at your chosen annual true-up.
Does SECPA offer a solar or battery rebate?
No, as of September 2026. It offers heat pump and EV charger rebates through Tri-State’s program.