Solar Incentives & Rebates

Discover the federal, state, and local incentives that make solar energy more affordable than ever.

Federal Incentive

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

The federal ITC allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of your solar energy system from your federal taxes. This applies to both residential and commercial installations.

30%

Federal Investment Tax Credit

What's Included:

Available for systems installed through 2032
Applies to equipment, installation, and soft costs
No cap on the credit amount
Unused credit rolls over to following tax years
Covers solar panels, inverters, batteries, and EV chargers

System Cost

$25,000

Tax Credit (30%)

$7,500

Your Net Cost

$17,500

State Incentives

State-Level Solar Benefits

Many states offer additional incentives on top of the federal tax credit. Here are some of the best programs available.

Arizona

Residential Solar Tax Credit

Up to $1,000

25% of the cost of your solar system, up to a maximum of $1,000 as a state income tax credit.

Property Tax Exemption

100%

Your solar installation is 100% exempt from property tax assessment increases.

Net Metering

Bill Credits

Earn credits on your utility bill for excess solar energy exported to the grid.

California

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Up to $1,000/kWh

Rebates for installing battery storage systems alongside solar panels.

Net Billing (NEM 3.0)

Bill Credits

Earn bill credits for excess solar energy, optimized for battery storage owners.

Property Tax Exclusion

100%

Solar installations are excluded from property tax reassessment through 2027.

Texas

Property Tax Exemption

100%

The appraised value added by a solar installation is 100% exempt from property taxes.

Austin Energy Rebate

$2,500

Austin Energy customers can receive up to $2,500 in rebates for residential solar installations.

Net Metering (varies)

Bill Credits

Some Texas utilities offer net metering or buyback programs for excess solar generation.

New York

NY-Sun Incentive

$0.20-$0.40/W

Direct cash incentive based on system size, available through NYSERDA's NY-Sun program.

State Tax Credit

Up to $5,000

25% of the cost of your solar system, up to a maximum of $5,000 as a state tax credit.

Net Metering

Full Retail

Earn full retail rate credits for excess solar energy exported to the grid.

Additional Ways to Save

USDA Rural Energy Loans

Low-interest loans for solar installations in rural areas, covering up to 75% of project costs.

Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

Earn tradeable credits for every MWh your system produces. Values vary by state market.

Utility Rebate Programs

Many local utilities offer additional rebates and performance-based incentives for solar customers.

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