Plug-In Solar in Mississippi — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 12.6¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $165/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. Entergy Mississippi offers solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through Entergy Mississippi. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Mississippi. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Mississippi Solar Incentives — Full list of Mississippi state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 2,943,045 |
| Total Households | 1,145,431 |
| Owner-Occupied | 801,802 |
| Renter-Occupied | 343,629 |
| Single-Family Homes | 944,511 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 129,295 |
| Median Household Income | $56,447 |
| Median Home Value | $169,800 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.22 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1142 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | April–September |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | ~459,000 customers | Yes |
| Mississippi Power | — | Yes |