There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
In late 2019, two pro-solar candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission were defeated by establishment candidates. While that certainly was a setback for more progressive home solar policy here in Georgia, there's still a compelling case to install solar on your home. The returns are solid considering the level of sunshine blanketing the state over the year.
In 2021 and beyond, we'd like to see a much stronger push and debate in the Georgia state capitol for an updated renewable portfolio standard (RPS). That would compel utilities here to derive much more power from clean sources, like the solar panels on your rooftop. Usually, when strong RPS standards are in place, better solar power incentives follow.
There is still hope, depending on where you live and how much your power company is willing to pay for the clean electricity from your panels. Read on to find out all about the ins and outs of policy, incentives, and investment returns for home solar power in Georgia
Learn what solar incentives are available to Georgia homeowners
See what Georgia solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Georgia solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Georgia
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
A decision filed by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) in Georgia Power's 2019 rate case requires Georgia Power to offer net metering with monthly netting to 5,000 rooftop solar customers or 32 MW of capacity, whichever comes first. Unfortunately that’s a pretty low target for net-metering capacity considering the size and population of the state.
This program is available under Georgia Power's Renewable & Nonrenewable Tariff (RNR). The utility maintains a web page with the most recent numbers of people and MW signed up under the RNR program.
Sadly, for the many Georgia residents who use Georgia Power, there isn’t a solar rebate available. However, if you live in areas served by the following utilities, you could potentially claim a small solar rebate.
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Prices based on a 12.1kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
43 solar companies in Georgia provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.61 17 Reviews
Music Mart, over 1 month
I have a 7.5 system KW that is it produces approximately 50 KW a day 20 panels my monthly bill so far $27.71 I'm paying on my bill now that's all taxes just to be connected to the grid
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Music Mart, over 1 month
I have a 7.5 system KW that is it produces approximately 50 KW a day 20 panels my monthly bill so far $27.71 I'm paying on my bill now that's all taxes just to be connected to the grid
4.60 49 Reviews
Cliff , over 1 month
I recommend South Coast Solar for anyone wanting a solar solution for their home. They installed a 14KW whole home with 4 Tesla batteries for back up. Sales person - Rebekah Olinde 100% professional, realistic and knowledgeable. She IS THE reason I chose South Coast over other companies. Technicians - Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, clean and efficient. No complaints, work was done timely and on schedule. Happy.
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Cliff , over 1 month
I recommend South Coast Solar for anyone wanting a solar solution for their home. They installed a 14KW whole home with 4 Tesla batteries for back up. Sales person - Rebekah Olinde 100% professional, realistic and knowledgeable. She IS THE reason I chose South Coast over other companies. Technicians - Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, clean and efficient. No complaints, work was done timely and on schedule. Happy.
4.58 13 Reviews
kicking it solar style, over 1 month
I started researching for a solar system for my house back in the spring after hearing that the federal incentive was about to expire in a year or 2. I've always been interested in residential solar power since it came out years ago but like alot of technology, the systems were so expensive back then. The fact that the panels have became better, more efficient & cheaper plus the fact of the federal incentive expiring finally made it affordable. After watching hundreds of vids on YouTube, & being 65 with health issues, I decided on getting some quotes from local installers as opposed to a DIY system like a many of the vids I had watched. Well long story short, I chose Mann Solar & I'm so glad I did. Nathan Mann was very easy to talk to about this business. He'd been doing it for several years & he answered all my questions without hesitation. He came up with a great solar package that best suited my house & my needs for a great price. I would highly recommend him & his company to anyone interested in solar power for their home or business.
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kicking it solar style, over 1 month
I started researching for a solar system for my house back in the spring after hearing that the federal incentive was about to expire in a year or 2. I've always been interested in residential solar power since it came out years ago but like alot of technology, the systems were so expensive back then. The fact that the panels have became better, more efficient & cheaper plus the fact of the federal incentive expiring finally made it affordable. After watching hundreds of vids on YouTube, & being 65 with health issues, I decided on getting some quotes from local installers as opposed to a DIY system like a many of the vids I had watched. Well long story short, I chose Mann Solar & I'm so glad I did. Nathan Mann was very easy to talk to about this business. He'd been doing it for several years & he answered all my questions without hesitation. He came up with a great solar package that best suited my house & my needs for a great price. I would highly recommend him & his company to anyone interested in solar power for their home or business.
4.55 191 Reviews
Steve C., 4 weeks ago
One panel began going bad in December. Faris oversaw the process for getting a RMD approved by Panasonic and then getting a local electrician to install. While it took many months for Panasonic to authorize replacement, Faris stayed in touch to get the job done.
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Steve C., 4 weeks ago
One panel began going bad in December. Faris oversaw the process for getting a RMD approved by Panasonic and then getting a local electrician to install. While it took many months for Panasonic to authorize replacement, Faris stayed in touch to get the job done.
4.51 30 Reviews
Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
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Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
4.50 1,922 Reviews
Kingsley Frimpong, 7 hours ago
I just got installed and I must say that I was much happier when the installation was done. It was installed the way I wanted it and when I explained to the crew how I want the conduit to be ran along the house, they didn’t say no but they agreed to my request and installed it the way I wanted. Thank you so much for the awesome job.
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Kingsley Frimpong, 7 hours ago
I just got installed and I must say that I was much happier when the installation was done. It was installed the way I wanted it and when I explained to the crew how I want the conduit to be ran along the house, they didn’t say no but they agreed to my request and installed it the way I wanted. Thank you so much for the awesome job.
Shelly Aubuchon - TECO, over 1 month
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4.32 9 Reviews
Sally , 4 days ago
Georgia Solar Pros installed a new residential solar system including roof panels, inverter, and batteries for me. I had been looking for a company to do this work for a couple of years but could not find one I was confident in. I chose Georgia Solar Pros because it was recommended to me by someone I knew and is a local company. They listened to what was important to me in the design, did the work in a timely manner, were courteous, and left the place clean. Jacob was proactive in finding out where there might be issues with the inspection(this is an older house) and took care of small upgrades to the electrical system that were required. They were only on site two days and the system was fully running when they left. I highly recommend this company.
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Sally , 4 days ago
Georgia Solar Pros installed a new residential solar system including roof panels, inverter, and batteries for me. I had been looking for a company to do this work for a couple of years but could not find one I was confident in. I chose Georgia Solar Pros because it was recommended to me by someone I knew and is a local company. They listened to what was important to me in the design, did the work in a timely manner, were courteous, and left the place clean. Jacob was proactive in finding out where there might be issues with the inspection(this is an older house) and took care of small upgrades to the electrical system that were required. They were only on site two days and the system was fully running when they left. I highly recommend this company.
4.28 25 Reviews
Leslie Stoner, 1 week ago
Eguana battery system only worked during one power outage, hasn't worked since. They sold us a system that wasn't powerful enough to even operate our well pump. The battery still doesn't work during outages and Eguana doesn't even answer or return calls. Worthless product. We suspected problems early on in the install process when stories and timelines weren't lining up. We even had to order our own replacement parts. After AES made an an unsolicited offer to swap the Eguana system out for something that works, they refused to do so and demanded payment.
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Leslie Stoner, 1 week ago
Eguana battery system only worked during one power outage, hasn't worked since. They sold us a system that wasn't powerful enough to even operate our well pump. The battery still doesn't work during outages and Eguana doesn't even answer or return calls. Worthless product. We suspected problems early on in the install process when stories and timelines weren't lining up. We even had to order our own replacement parts. After AES made an an unsolicited offer to swap the Eguana system out for something that works, they refused to do so and demanded payment.
Tom Wells, over 1 month
Great work by SOENSO<br />