Solar Panel Incentives Near You

The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) and the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) were terminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you installed solar before that date, you may still claim the credit on your 2025 tax return. For new installations in 2026 and beyond, the federal credits are no longer available.

Many state-level programs remain active, including state solar rebates, SREC programs, net metering policies, utility rebates for heat pumps and weatherization, and some HEEHRA-funded state programs. Available incentives vary significantly by state and utility. Enter your ZIP code in our calculator to see what's available in your specific area.

Yes — you can typically stack state rebates with utility incentives and local programs. For example, a Massachusetts homeowner might combine the state SMART incentive program with a local utility rebate. Federal credits can no longer be part of the stack for new installations, but state and local programs alone can still provide significant savings.

The average residential solar panel installation in the U.S. costs between $13,000 and $18,000 before incentives, depending on system size and location. Without the federal 30% ITC, net costs will be higher than in previous years, but state and local programs in many areas can still reduce your out-of-pocket cost significantly. We source real-time pricing data from EnergySage to show actual costs in your city.

Without the federal ITC, payback periods will generally be longer — typically 8–14 years depending on your electricity rate, local solar costs, and available state/utility incentives. States with strong net metering and high electricity rates (like California, Massachusetts, New York) may still see payback under 10 years even without federal credits.

Yes — some state HEEHRA-funded programs and utility rebates are available to renters for appliance upgrades like heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and weatherization. Community solar programs also allow renters to subscribe to a local solar farm and save on their electricity bill. Enter your ZIP in our calculator to see renter-specific options.