Individual State
Benefit Summary
ARIZONA
federal
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state CREDITS
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Arizona Residential Solar Energy Tax Credit
- 25% tax credit (Max $1,000 personal income tax reduction)
additional benefits
Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on added home value from solar panel system
Solar Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
- 5.6% home solar system state sales tax exemption
ARKANSAS
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
STATE credits
None
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
None
CALIFORNIA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
- Rebate for buying and installing a solar battery along with a rooftop panel system
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exclusion
- Property tax exclusion on the added home value from the rooftop solar system
additional benefits
Property tax exclusion on the added home value from the rooftop solar system
- Eligible low-income homeowners who get their electricity from PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E could qualify for cash incentives for every kilowatt (kW) of solar power installed
Local Utility Company Rebates
(San Francisco and Sacramento only)
- Cash incentives for installing solar panels in California
COLORADO
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
State Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
- 2.9% home solar system state sales tax exemption
additional benefits
Local Utility Company Incentives and Solar Rebates
- Cash incentives in the purchase of new rooftop solar panels
Property Tax Exemption for Residential Renewable Energy Equipment
- Property tax exemption that excludes the added value of a solar panel system in Colorado from the home’s value for taxes
CONNECTICUT
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
STATE CREDITS
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the Connecticut solar installation
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems
- 6.35% home solar system state sales tax exemption
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Connecticut Green Bank Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)
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For Purchased Systems:
Upfront cost reduction of $0.426 per installed watt based on system size. (Max. size 10 kilowatts (kW).)9
For Leased Systems:
Compensation of $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the solar power system. (Max. size 20 kW.)9
Connecticut Green Bank Solar for All Program
- Eligible low-income households can access Connecticut solar energy through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at a special rate
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) - Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the system.
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exemption - Property tax exemption on the added home value from a solar installation in D.C.
additional benefits
D.C. Solar for All Program
- Qualified low-income renters and homeowners who can’t install solar panels in their property could save money on their electric bill with D.C.’s Solar for All community solar program.
DELEWARE
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
FLORIDA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Florida Solar System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the rooftop solar system
additional benefits
Home Solar System State Sales Tax Exemption
- 6% home solar system state sales tax exemption
GEORGIA
IDAHO
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
ILLINOIS
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Low-Income Community Solar Programs
- Eligible low-income homeowners can get access to solar panels in Illinois with $0 up-front costs
additional benefits
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
- Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the home solar system
MASSACHUSETTS
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Residential Renewable Energy Income Tax Credit
- The 15% state solar tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in Massachusetts. (Max. $1,000 state tax reduction)
Solar Installation Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from a home solar system
additional benefits
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program
- Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the system
Home Solar Project Sales Tax Exemption
- 6.25% home solar system state sales tax exemption
Mass Solar Loan Program
- Qualified low-income homeowners can get access to a low-interest loan to install home solar panels
MARYLAND
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption that excludes the added value of an installed solar panel system from the home’s value for tax purposes
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
- Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the system
additional benefits
Solar Panel System Sales Tax Exemption
- 6% home solar system state sales tax exemption
Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program (R-CERP)
- Marylanders who purchase and install a new residential solar power system may qualify for a $1,000 rebate
MAINE
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
NORTH CAROLINA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Residential Renewable Electrical Generation Rebate Program
- Cash incentive in the purchase of a new solar panel system in New Hampshire. (Max. rebate level: $1,000)
additional benefits
Local Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption
- Several New Hampshire municipalities offer property tax exemptions that exclude the added value of the solar panel system from the home’s value for tax purposes. (Solar tax exemption value varies by city or town.)
NEW JERSEY
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
- Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the system
additional benefits
Solar Investment Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the rooftop solar system
Solar Panel System Sales Tax Exemption
- 6.625% home solar system state sales tax exemption
NEW MEXICO
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
New Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit
- The 10% state solar tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in New Mexico. (Max. $6,000 tax reduction.)
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the rooftop solar system
additional benefits
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
- El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) customers can get compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by their systems
Solar Installation Sales Tax Exemption
- 5.125% home solar system state sales tax exemption
New Mexico Sustainable Building Tax Credit (SBTC)
- Tax credit for new constructed homes with solar panels
NEVADA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
additional benefits
NV Energy Residential Energy Storage Incentives
- NV Energy customers could save money if they add a new home battery to their rooftop solar panel system
NEW YORK (LONG ISLAND)
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
NY State Solar Energy System Equipment Tax Credit
- The 25% state solar tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in New York. (Max. $5,000 state tax reduction)
NY-Sun Megawatt (MW) Block Program
- Up to $1,000 for every kilowatt (kW) of solar power installed
additional benefits
Solar Electric Generating System Tax Abatement (SEGS)
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from a solar and storage system
Home Solar Project State Sales Tax Exemption
- 4% home solar system state sales tax exemption
OHIO
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
OREGON
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
PENNSLYVANIA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Philadelphia Solar Rebate Program
- Philadelphia residents may qualify for a $200 rebate for every kilowatt (kW) of solar power installed
additional benefits
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
- Compensation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the system
RHODE ISLAND
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund (REF)
- The REF offers to fund up to $7,000 for eligible residential, small-scale solar arrays
additional benefits
Solar Investment Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the Rhode Island solar installation
Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption
- 7% home solar system state sales tax exemption
SOUTH CAROLINA
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
South Carolina Solar Tax Credit
- The 25% state solar tax credit is available for purchased home solar systems in South Carolina. (Max. $3,500 state tax reduction)
additional benefits
Santee Cooper Solar Rebate Program
- Eligible Santee Cooper customers can get a cash incentive for every kilowatt (kW) of solar power installed. (Max. rebate level: $1,200)
TEXAS
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
TXU Energy Home Solar Buyback Plan
- Bill credits for the excess solar power a home solar panel installation creates. (Must live in a service area.)
additional benefits
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from the installed solar panels in Texas
Local Utility Company Solar Rebates
- Rebate to reduce solar’s up-front cost or after system’s installation
UTAH
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
None
additional benefits
None
VIRGINIA
VERMONT
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Renewable Energy System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption that excludes the added value of a solar installation in Vermont from the home’s value for tax purposes
additional benefits
Home Solar System Sales Tax Exemption
- 6% home solar system state sales tax exemption
Green Mountain Power’s (GMP) Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program
- GMP customers can get up to $10,500 toward the purchase of a new home battery when they enroll in their BYOD program
WISCONSIN
FEDERAL
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC)
Increased to 30% until 2032
Decreased to 26% of project costs in 2033
Expires in 2035 unless renewed by Congress
There is no maximum amount that can be claimed
state credits
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Tax credit of up to 30% against cost of the system
Solar Energy System Property Tax Exemption
- Property tax exemption on the added home value from a Wisconsin solar installation
additional benefits
Renewable Energy State Sales Tax Exemption
- 5% home solar system state sales tax exemption
Focus on Energy Home Solar Rebate
- Eligible homeowners can get a $500 solar rebate in the purchase and installation of new solar panels in Wisconsin