Ambit Energy solar buyback plans
See electricity plans from Ambit Energy that credit you for the excess solar you send back to the grid in Oncor (Dallas area).
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Ambit Energy Solar Buyback Overview
Ambit Energy currently offers 2 solar buyback plans in Texas across Oncor (Dallas) and CenterPoint (Houston) utility territories. Ambit Energy offers 1:1 solar buyback on eligible plans, crediting exports at the same rate as imports. Export credits are 3.5¢/kWh. Export credits can only reduce energy usage charges — they cannot offset the base fee or TDU delivery charges. Plans are available in 12-month contracts with $9.95/month base fee.
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Available solar plans
Texas Solar Buyback
Free & Clear Nights
Advertised rates can be misleading
The highest export rate isn’t always the best deal. Some plans offer great-looking credits — but only at certain times of day, with caps, or hidden fees that cancel out your savings. Use your Smart Meter data to simulate every option.
What makes a good solar buyback plan?
The best plan matches your specific usage patterns. Look beyond the marketing and check:
Timing: When you export vs when you consume power
Credit method: 1:1 credits, fixed rate, or RTW—and any monthly caps
Gotchas: Base fees, credit expiration policies, and minimum usage charges
Most providers hide how their plans will perform with your specific usage—our analysis shows you the truth.
What customers are saying about Ambit Energy
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“Have been extremely dissatisfied with Ambit since I started business with them earlier this year. Terrible billing issues and a cheap website. Your bill is constantly over $200+ with little usage in a 1 bedroom apartment! Bills are routinely over $300 in the summer months.”
“I finally found another electric company and to come and find out Ambit is a SCAM!!! My bill is half of what Ambit was charging me for years with around the same usage. My bill with Ambit was always HIGH! $320+ every month, my new bill is now down to $156.”
“Ridiculous billing issues. The website messed up the autopay and blamed my credit card. I was charged a $2.50 'Electronic processing fee' and a $25 'return fee' for using a credit card? It's literally free for a credit card to not go through. Absolutely ridiculous.”