Latest Solar incentives articles

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.

California solar incentives and rebates for 2024

This CA solar incentives calculator shows the solar incentives, rebates, or tax credits that apply in your part of California and how much they will save you.

Written by Ben Zientara

New Mexico’s solar tax credit is back with big savings

After 5 years, New Mexico’s solar tax credit has been signed back into law. We go over just how much you can save with the new tax credit.

Written by Catherine Lane

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?

Oregon’s new solar incentive gives homeowners a rebate when they install solar panels and a bonus incentive when they install battery storage.

Written by Catherine Lane

The best Energize CT rebates, incentives, and loans in 2023

Energize Connecticut offers several programs to help you improve energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills. Solar in CT is another great option.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What is an SREC? Solar renewable energy credits explained

SRECs are excellent incentives for homeowners. Find out how much you can earn just by generating power with your solar panels.

Written by Catherine Lane

How much do solar panels cost in Chicago, IL and what is the payback period?

For a basic 6 kilowatt (kW) residential solar installation, this means your solar system will cost $14,820 before the 26 percent federal ITC tax credit, and $10,966 after the credit is applied.

Written by Ben Zientara

Massachusetts SMART program explained

Massachusetts' SMART program is a solar incentive program, designed to put money in your pocket and promote solar development.

Written by Catherine Lane

Residential solar panels cost and savings in Arizona in 2024

An accurate breakdown of solar panel savings in Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff based on APS electric rates and the cost of solar panels being charged by the best local solar companies in Arizona.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder