Solar incentives
Solar incentives and rebates can save you thousands of dollars on installing solar panels. This is our one-stop-shop for all things incentives, including how they work, where they're available, and how much you can save.
Ben Zientara
August 20, 2020
Sales and property tax exemptions for home solar power
Find out what sales and property tax exemptions you may be eligible for when you install solar panels on your home.
Ben Zientara
August 1, 2020
2021 Guide to solar incentives by state
Here’s our guide to rebates, tax credits & more that help cover the costs of solar panel installations.
Catherine Lane
July 16, 2020
What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2023?
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides a hefty rebate for solar battery installations to homeowners.
Ben Zientara
July 2, 2020
Low-income solar incentives in the U.S.
Across the U.S., several states have programs that provide free solar panels for low-income households.
Catherine Lane
June 24, 2020
Moving Forward Act pushes for brighter solar industry future
The Moving Forward Act has many solar-friendly provisions; most notably an extension of the federal tax credit.
Andrew Sendy
May 21, 2020
Are residential solar panels worth it in 2023?
With solar panels less expensive in 2021, the 26% federal tax credit (ITC) and net metering remaining, is solar panel installation for your home now worth it?
Ben Zientara
May 20, 2020
New petition seeks to end net metering across the United States
NERA has filed a petition to end net metering. Find out how it can affect solar homeowners and how you can help.
Ben Zientara
April 14, 2020
California solar incentives and rebates for 2023
It is very difficult to search for solar incentives because there are many solar and energy efficiency incentives in CA for which your home would not be eligible. As such, we built this simple California solar incentives calculator that shows only the cur
Catherine Lane
April 14, 2020
Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar
The Tesla solar roof has changed over the years. What’s the latest solar roof news and is it worth the cost? The answer may surprise you!
Catherine Lane
March 12, 2020
New Mexico’s solar tax credit is back with big savings
Reviewing how much you can save with New Mexico's reinstated solar tax credit.
Catherine Lane
February 7, 2020
How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?
Oregon’s new incentive program gives rebates for installing solar panels and battery storage systems.
Catherine Lane
January 10, 2020
The impact of recent policy changes on solar in 2020
It's been a rollercoaster year on the solar policy front. Here’s a review of some stand-out policy stories from 2019 and their effect on solar progress in 2020.