Solar Incentives by State
Find solar rebates and incentives by state
State solar incentive programs vary among states and utility companies. Many states offer solar rebates for home solar power systems, in addition to the federal solar tax credit. When you go solar with Sunrun, we manage all the applicable solar rebates and immediately pass on the benefits in the form of a lower upfront cost. With Sunrun, there's no waiting and no paperwork. Solar incentives vary among states and even among utility companies within the same state. In addition, rebate levels change frequently and are decreasing in many states. For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about current state incentive level, see the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE).
Solar tax credit
The 26% federal solar tax credit is available for home solar systems installed by December 31, 2022. In 2023 the residential tax credit will step down step down to 22%. In 2024, the tax credit for residential solar ends.
Installing solar is an investment for today, next year and the long term. If you’re considering buying a home solar system, act today for a big tax incentive.
Solar incentives by state
Solar incentives by state
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What about states that don’t offer solar rebates?
What about states that don’t offer solar rebates?
Even if your state doesn’t offer solar rebates, you may still be eligible for Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). In some states, you can earn and sell credits for the electricity your solar system produces. Visit our Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC) page to learn more.
Finally, the federal government offers a solar tax credit that can help you go solar. The tax credit, created in 2005, is one of the most important components of the federal government’s support of solar energy, and is available in all states, even the ones with no state rebates or SRECs1. The federal solar tax credit gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The federal solar tax credit gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction against your federal income tax. The 26% tax credit applies as long as the solar energy system is installed by December 31, 2022. Starting in 2023, the value of the tax credit will step down to 22%. After 2023, the tax credit for residential solar ends.