Federal Solar Tax Credit: Available Everywhere

Every state benefits from the federal 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D). On a typical $25,000 solar installation, that's $7,500 back on your taxes.

Top 10 States for Solar Rebates

These states offer the most generous additional incentives beyond the federal credit:

  1. California - NEM 3.0 net billing, SGIP battery incentive, TECH Clean California rebates. See California solar rebates
  2. New York - NY-Sun megawatt block incentive ($0.20-0.40/watt), tax credit up to $5,000. See New York solar rebates
  3. Massachusetts - SMART program, Mass Solar Loan, net metering. See Massachusetts solar rebates
  4. New Jersey - SREC-II program, net metering, property tax exemption. See New Jersey solar rebates
  5. Colorado - Xcel Energy rebates, state tax credit, net metering. See Colorado solar rebates
  6. Connecticut - RSIP program, net metering, property tax exemption
  7. Maryland - SRECs, state tax credit, property tax exemption
  8. Illinois - Illinois Shines SRECs, net metering, ComEd rebates
  9. Oregon - Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, net metering
  10. Minnesota - Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards, net metering, Made in Minnesota incentive

States With No State Solar Incentive

Even states without specific solar programs benefit from the 30% federal credit. States like Wyoming, Mississippi, and West Virginia still see significant savings from the federal program alone.

How to Maximize Your Solar Savings

  • Get 3+ quotes to ensure competitive pricing
  • Apply for utility rebates before installation
  • Consider adding battery storage for additional credits
  • Time your installation to maximize tax credit usage