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Solar energy in Kissimmee in 2026: KUA or Duke, and who qualifies for the subscription

In Kissimmee the city is KUA (municipal, does not qualify for the subscription) and much of Osceola is Duke (qualifies). $2.11/W, sun hours and home requirements.

Written by Yorgan Rojo · Updated October 5, 2026

Key data · Kissimmee
utility	KUA (city) / Duke Energy (much of Osceola) / OUC (St. Cloud)
net metering	KUA: avoided-cost credit, annual payout, minimum charge · Duke: 1:1
cost per watt	$2.11/W (EnergySage, Sept. 2026)
system 10kw	$21,093 before incentives
average system	14.49 kW · $30,554 (range $25,971-$35,137)
sun hours	5.5 peak sun hours/day (fixed tilt)
average bill	$281/month · 17¢/kWh · 1,694 kWh (EnergySage)
kua rs rate	Fixed charge $10.17/month · 12.310¢/kWh up to 1,000 · 13.575¢ above (May 2023)
kua fees	Tier 2 $320 + $1M insurance
subscription	Qualifies with Duke · Does not qualify with KUA or OUC

In Kissimmee everything depends on the logo on your bill. Inside the city KUA rules, a municipal utility: with it the solar energy subscription does not apply and exports are paid at avoided cost. Outside the city, in much of Osceola, the utility is Duke: there your home can qualify for the subscription and save at least 30%, guaranteed in writing.

Which utility serves Kissimmee?

It depends on the address. KUA (Kissimmee Utility Authority) is the municipal utility for the city of Kissimmee. In Osceola County outside the city, the most common utility is Duke Energy Florida, which also serves areas like Poinciana. St. Cloud and parts of Osceola are OUC.

With Duke: 1:1 net metering under PSC Rule 25-6.065. Each exported kWh is worth the same as one consumed, surplus rolls month to month, and at year end Duke pays the leftover at its COG-1 rate. $30 minimum charge. Details in Duke Energy.

With KUA: KUA’s NM-1 tariff sheet (in effect since May 2023) says your solar energy first serves your own load. What is left over and enters the grid is purchased as a credit under the power purchase agreement between FMPA and KUA. It is an avoided-cost credit, not your rate. Credits accumulate for up to 12 months and at the end of each year KUA pays out what remains. You always pay your rate’s minimum charge.

Rule	KUA (NM-1)	Duke
Value of exported kWh	Avoided cost (FMPA agreement)	Same as consumed kWh (1:1)
Monthly rollover	Yes, up to 12 months	Yes
Annual close	Leftover paid out	Paid at COG-1
Minimum charge	Your RS rate’s minimum	$30/month
Solar energy subscription	Does not qualify	Qualifies

KUA’s residential rate (May 2023) is a $10.17 monthly fixed charge plus 12.310¢/kWh up to 1,000 kWh and 13.575¢ above, before fuel and taxes.

Who qualifies for the solar energy subscription in Kissimmee?

Your home qualifies if your bill is from Duke and it meets the rest. If it is KUA or OUC, it does not.

Requirement	What gets checked
Utility	Duke, FPL or TECO (KUA and OUC do not qualify)
Home type	Single-family in your name (no condo, multifamily or mobile home)
Roof	Shingle with useful life left (no tile, no metal)
History	At least 12 months of usage at that home
Credit	Soft check that does not affect your score

If you qualify, you replace your bill with one at least 30% lower and choose how long you want to be saving: 3 or 5 years. No upfront cost. Details in how the solar subscription works.

Heads up: many homes in the area are vacation rentals, townhomes, or newer communities with tile roofs. None of those qualify for the subscription. And if you bought less than 12 months ago, there is no history yet to calculate your savings.

How much does it cost to buy a solar system in Kissimmee in 2026?

If you prefer to buy, EnergySage reports $2.11 per installed watt in Kissimmee with September 2026 data, almost the Florida average ($2.12/W).

Size (Kissimmee, EnergySage Sept. 2026)	Cost before incentives
5 kW	$10,546
10 kW	$21,093
14.49 kW (Kissimmee average)	$30,554 (range $25,971-$35,137)
Estimated payback	7.86 years

That payback assumes 1:1 credit and a high bill. With KUA, the real number is longer because exports are worth less. The 30% federal credit for buyers (25D) ended for systems placed in service after 12/31/2025; confirm with your tax preparer. Prices and options in solar panel cost in Florida 2026.

How many sun hours does Kissimmee get?

Kissimmee gets 5.5 peak sun hours a day on a fixed panel, according to TurbineGenerator, a bit more than Orlando (5.4). One peak sun hour is one hour’s equivalent of full irradiance.

What is the typical bill in Kissimmee?

EnergySage reports $281 a month, 1,694 kWh and 17¢/kWh among people shopping for solar in Kissimmee in 2026. Your math should start from your 12 real bills, not the average. How to read Duke’s: how to read your Duke Energy bill.

Roof and HOA in Kissimmee

Kissimmee has a lot of shingle in 1990s-2000s subdivisions and plenty of tile in newer communities. Tile does not qualify for the subscription. More in solar and hurricanes in Florida. Florida Statute 163.04 prevents an HOA from banning solar collectors; it can require approval and set placement without reducing production.

When solar in Kissimmee does NOT make sense

You are a KUA customer who uses power mostly at night: exports are worth little, and the subscription does not apply.
Your home is a vacation rental, condo or multifamily townhome.
Your roof is tile or metal.
Your bill is very high, your roof is ideal and you have capital: buying can save more over 25 years. We will tell you so.

What to check before deciding

The logo on your bill: KUA, Duke or OUC.
If KUA and you plan to buy, that the proposal values exports at avoided cost, not your rate.
Your 12 bills and your roof type.
If Duke, compare the subscription against buying with the same 12 months. Start with the diagnosis.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether I am a KUA or Duke customer in Kissimmee?

Look at the logo on your bill. KUA (Kissimmee Utility Authority) serves the city of Kissimmee; Duke serves much of Osceola County outside the city, and OUC serves St. Cloud. Crossing the street can change your utility, and with it whether you qualify for the subscription.

Is the solar energy subscription available in Kissimmee?

Yes, if your utility is Duke: you save at least 30% on your total bill, guaranteed in writing, with a fixed monthly payment for 3 or 5 years and no upfront cost. If you are a KUA or OUC customer, it does not qualify: the subscription only accepts Duke, FPL or TECO.

What does my Kissimmee home need to qualify?

A single-family home in your name, a shingle roof with useful life left, at least 12 months of usage at that home, little shade, and a soft credit check that does not affect your score. Condos, multifamily homes, mobile homes, and tile or metal roofs do not qualify.

Does KUA have 1-to-1 net metering?

Not like FPL, Duke or TECO. Under KUA's NM-1 tariff, your solar energy first covers your own usage; surplus is purchased as a credit under the FMPA agreement (avoided cost), not at the full rate. Credits accumulate for up to 12 months and KUA pays the leftover at the end of each year. You always pay your rate's minimum charge.

How much does it cost to buy a solar system in Kissimmee in 2026?

EnergySage reports $2.11 per watt (Sept. 2026): about $10,546 for 5 kW, $21,093 for 10 kW and $30,554 for the average 14.49 kW system, before incentives, with an estimated payback of 7.86 years. That payback assumes 1:1 net metering: with KUA it is longer.

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