CFE bills and solar,
in plain English.
How to Read Your CFE Electric Bill in English, Line by Line
What each item on your Mexican CFE bill means, in plain English: where to find it, how to compare two bills and what to check before thinking about solar.
DAC Tariff in Mexico: How It Works, How to Get Out and Whether Solar Pays Off
Who ends up on CFE's DAC tariff, the limit for each tariff, what it costs, how to get back to your subsidized rate and why it is usually the best case for solar in Mexico.
Pool or Air Conditioning in Mexico? Signs of High Electricity Use at Home
Pool pumps, air conditioning, old refrigerators and other equipment can push up your CFE bill. Learn what to check on your bill and when solar panels are worth analyzing.
CFE Business Tariffs: Energy and Demand, kWh and kW Explained
What kWh and kW mean on a Mexican business bill, how CFE measures demand, what it costs, what peak hours and power factor mean, and what solar panels can actually lower.
Before Installing Solar in Mexico, Check Your Electricity Use
Why it pays to lower your usage before getting solar quotes in Mexico, what to check first and how to work out whether an improvement is worth more than an extra panel.
How to Compare Solar Panel Quotes in Mexico
A full checklist for comparing solar proposals in Mexico: system size, production, savings, CFE paperwork, warranties and red flags to watch for before you sign.
Why Did My CFE Bill Go Up If I Used About the Same?
The most common reasons your Mexican electric bill went up, how to check them one by one and what to do if it still doesn't add up.
How to Calculate How Much Electricity an Appliance Uses
Use power and hours of use to estimate kWh, and understand why that figure alone doesn't predict what your CFE bill will cost.
CFE Rates Explained in English: Homes, Businesses and Special Uses
A guide to identifying the main CFE electricity tariffs in Mexico on your bill, understanding what changes between them and knowing what to check before considering solar panels.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Mexico?
Published solar panel price ranges in Mexico for 2026 (in pesos per kW), what an installation usually includes and how to compare quotes without mistaking a sales figure for a national average.
Solar Panel Maintenance in Mexico: What It Costs and How Long Panels Last
What a small solar system costs per year to maintain in Mexico, how often to clean it, how long an inverter lasts, how much panels degrade and which costs aren't in the quote.
First Steps to Better Home Energy Efficiency in Mexico
A simple path to swapping incandescent bulbs for LEDs, checking older appliances and finding avoidable electricity use without buying everything new.
CFE Interconnection Contract: All the Requirements for Solar in Mexico
Which documents CFE asks for to connect solar panels in Mexico, how long the process takes, what it costs and what the interconnection contract obliges you to do.
How a Solar Installation Works in Mexico and How Long It Takes
Where your panels' electricity comes from and goes, what happens at each stage of the work and how long a home solar installation in Mexico takes from start to finish.
Net Metering in Mexico: Net Metering, Net Billing and Total Sale CFE Contracts
The three ways to connect solar panels to CFE in Mexico, how your energy is credited in each one and which usually pays off. How much CFE pays per kWh, with examples.