Solar Incentives by State (2026)

Arizona Net Metering

Arizona utilities offer net metering that credits solar owners at retail electricity rates for excess generation.

Arizona Residential Solar Tax Credit

Arizona offers a personal income tax credit of 25% of the cost of a solar energy device, up to $1,000.

California Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0)

California's NEM 3.0 credits solar exports at time-of-use rates. Paired with battery storage, homeowners can maximize savings.

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

SGIP provides incentives for installing energy storage systems paired with solar panels.

Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards

Xcel Energy customers may receive rebates for installing residential solar systems.

Colorado Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy equipment is exempt from Colorado state sales tax.

Connecticut Residential Solar Investment Program

RSIP provides per-watt incentives for residential solar installations.

DC Solar Renewable Energy Credits

Washington DC offers some of the highest SREC values in the nation.

Florida Property Tax Exemption

Solar installations are exempt from property tax assessment increases in Florida.

Florida Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy systems are exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax.

Hawaii Net Metering

Hawaii's grid-supply program credits excess solar generation at an approved export rate.

Hawaii Solar Tax Credit

Hawaii offers a state income tax credit of 35% for solar systems, capped at $5,000.

Illinois Solar for All

Provides incentives for low-income households, nonprofits, and environmental justice communities.

Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program)

Illinois Shines provides renewable energy credits (RECs) payments for 15 years for residential solar.

Maryland Clean Energy Rebate

Maryland offers a $1,000 rebate for residential solar installations.

Maryland SRECs

Maryland's Renewable Portfolio Standard creates demand for Solar Renewable Energy Credits.

Massachusetts SMART Program

Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target provides per-kWh payments for solar generation over 20 years.

Massachusetts State Tax Credit

Massachusetts offers a personal income tax credit of 15% of solar system cost, up to $1,000.

Minnesota Solar*Rewards

Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards provides incentives for residential solar installations in Minnesota.

New Jersey TRECs

Transition Renewable Energy Certificates provide ongoing revenue for solar system owners.

New Jersey Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy systems are exempt from New Jersey's sales tax.

New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit

New Mexico offers a tax credit of 10% of purchase and installation costs, up to $6,000.

NY-Sun Megawatt Block Incentive

NY-Sun provides per-watt incentives through ConEd and other utilities.

New York State Tax Credit

New York offers a personal income tax credit of 25% of qualified solar expenses, capped at $5,000.

New York Property Tax Exemption

Solar installations are exempt from property tax increases for 15 years in New York.

Duke Energy NC Solar Rebate

Duke Energy offers per-watt rebates for residential solar systems in North Carolina.

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate

Oregon provides per-watt rebates for residential solar and storage installations.

Pennsylvania SRECs

Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard creates markets for Solar Renewable Energy Credits.

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program

REG provides fixed per-kWh payments for residential solar generation over 20 years.

South Carolina Solar Tax Credit

South Carolina offers a 25% state tax credit for solar energy systems, one of the highest in the nation.

Austin Energy Solar Rebate

Austin Energy provides rebates for residential solar installations.

Texas Property Tax Exemption

Solar installations are exempt from property tax increases in Texas.

Utah Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy equipment is exempt from Utah sales tax.

Vermont Net Metering

Vermont's net metering program credits solar generation at close to retail rates.

Virginia Solar Property Tax Exemption

Virginia exempts solar installations from local property tax assessment.

Washington Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy equipment is exempt from Washington state sales tax.

Focus on Energy Solar Incentive

Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program offers incentives for residential solar installations.