Where can I find solar rebates & tax credits?

You can use the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) to find rebates and state tax credits are available in your ZIP code. Some states have a statewide tax credit that you can apply in addition to the federal solar tax credit.

Does a solar rebate affect tax credit?

If the solar rebate is from a government agency, the 30% federal tax credit remains unaffected. If the rebate comes from a utility company or other non-government sources, the 30% tax credit is calculated based on the net system cost after the rebate.

Are solar rebates tax deductible?

Some states have solar rebate programs that offer cash incentives for photovoltaic installations. You can combine solar rebates with the 30% federal tax credit, but there are two important rules to keep in mind: If the solar rebate is from a government agency, the 30% federal tax credit remains unaffected.

How does a solar PV rebate work?

For example, if your solar PV system was installed in 2022, installation costs totaled $18,000, and your state government gave you a one-time rebate of $1,000 for installing the system, your federal tax credit would be calculated as follows: $18,000 * 0.30 = $5,400

What is a solar panel rebate?

States, utility companies, and solar panel manufacturers offer rebates that in most cases immediately reduce the cost to install solar panels. Rebates are a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the cost of solar, usually paid directly to installers and passed along as savings to the consumer. Learn more: Solar panel rebates by state

What is a solar panel tax credit?

The solar panel tax credit allows filers to take a tax credit equal to up to 30% of eligible costs. There is no income limit to qualify, and you can claim the credit each year you're eligible for it. The credit amount will remain 30% through 2032.