Summary of Kansas solar incentives 2022
Kansas has not had a strong history in supporting home solar power, or even renewable energy more broadly. In 2015, the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) law was repealed, and a voluntary “goal” for renewable adoption was put into place. In 2019, the state’s largest utility company, Evergy, got the Corporation Commission to approve monthly fees added to the bills of homeowners with solar panels.
That ruling was subsequently overturned by the Kansas Supreme Court, but even without the additional fees, adding solar panels to a home in Kansas is not the great financial decision it is in many other states.
That doesn’t mean Kansas is without incentives for solar. Specifically, the state offers both solar net metering and a property tax exemption for the value a solar installation adds to your home.
On this page, you can:
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Learn what solar incentives are available to Kansas homeowners
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See what Kansas solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
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Find out how much these incentives and/or Kansas solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
Federal solar investment tax credit
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Kansas
This perk is commonly known as the ITC, short for “Investment Tax Credit”. If you install your photovoltaic system in 2020, the federal tax credit is 26% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 26% 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 26% = $5,200.
The federal tax credit falls to 22% at the end of 2022.
Net energy metering in Kansas
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.
Current Kansas net metering law says that solar production will be recorded throughout the month, and if the customer generates more kilowatt-hours (kWh) than they use, they’ll be paid for the excess energy at the utility’s “system average cost” (wholesale rate) — about 2.1 cents per kWh, compared to 11.3 cents/kWh retail.
That means you get paid much lower than retail if your panels generate more than you need during a whole month. Folks in Kansas have a reason to choose smaller solar panel installations that won’t produce more than their usage during the sunniest month of the year, or they risk earning less money for the kilowatt-hours above and beyond that number.
That’s Kansas net metering as it stands, and there aren’t any major plans afoot to shake it up. There’s no guarantee that will go on indefinitely, though. Kansas has had a bit of a bumpy history with net metering.
As we mentioned above, in 2019, Evergy (formerly Westar and KCP&L), the largest investor-owned utility in Kansas, got approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission to levy additional monthly fees on solar owners. Thankfully, that approval was stuck down by the state Supreme Court in early 2020.
The Court was pretty clear in its decision that Evergy’s attempt to charge solar owners more than other customers was “price discrimination” that Kansas law “clearly prohibits.”
Kansas solar rebates
Solar rebates in Kansas? Ha, no. There is one current solar incentive worth mentioning, though...
Property tax exemption
Fortunately the Kansas legislature has passed a solar property tax exemption. While this won’t save you any money upfront, it will save you thousands over the long haul.
Installing a solar power system adds thousands of dollars in value to your home. With the property tax exemption in place, you won’t have to pay a single extra penny in property taxes for that home value increase. That saves you thousands over the three-decade life of your solar power system!
Cost of solar panels in your part of Kansas after all applicable solar incentives
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Prices based on a 9.4kW system, after 26% federal tax credit
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Payback period
8.5-10.3 years
Net profit (savings less system cost)
$33,643-$41,119
Average size system installed in KS in 2022
9.4kW
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Best 10 solar companies in Kansas
16 solar companies in Kansas provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.72 42 Reviews
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Dillon Noller, over 1 month
We shopped around for solar installers and King Solar had everything we wanted for a great price. Mark, Adam and their entire team were excellent from the design stage to project completion and beyond. They really care and it shows. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Dillon Noller, over 1 month
We shopped around for solar installers and King Solar had everything we wanted for a great price. Mark, Adam and their entire team were excellent from the design stage to project completion and beyond. They really care and it shows. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Bishop Family, over 1 month
Great Product and Service All Around!
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Bishop Family, over 1 month
Great Product and Service All Around!
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Jack Garven, over 1 month
Customer service and installation were excellent. From the very beginning when we sat down to design what we wanted on our house, to the installation that was done quick and professionally, to finally the thorough follow up we get, even to this day!
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Jack Garven, over 1 month
Customer service and installation were excellent. From the very beginning when we sat down to design what we wanted on our house, to the installation that was done quick and professionally, to finally the thorough follow up we get, even to this day!
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BKClark, 2 days ago
So far we are liking our solar system. All the people we dealt with were great! Beyond great. Thanks.
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BKClark, 2 days ago
So far we are liking our solar system. All the people we dealt with were great! Beyond great. Thanks.
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Obed M., over 1 month
RisingSun Solar installation of solar panels at our house was done with the utmost professionalism. They were honest and provided all the vital information for us to make an informed decision on the system that best suited our needs. Their customer service is also impeccable. They responded to questions quickly and properly. I will definitely recommend them for your solar installation project.
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Obed M., over 1 month
RisingSun Solar installation of solar panels at our house was done with the utmost professionalism. They were honest and provided all the vital information for us to make an informed decision on the system that best suited our needs. Their customer service is also impeccable. They responded to questions quickly and properly. I will definitely recommend them for your solar installation project.
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Abenteuer Acres, over 1 month
Jae did a great job helping me to understand what I needed and what to expect.
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$11,250 ($2.25 per watt)
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Abenteuer Acres, over 1 month
Jae did a great job helping me to understand what I needed and what to expect.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Very pleased with our solar panels!! We now have the lowest monthly electric bill that we have had for many years!! JSUNPV company really cares about finding the best set up of solar panel's for the customer, and wants you to be completely happy with them. Jason really believe's in saving energy and money for his customer's. It"s not just a sales pitch to sell a product and he is not high pressure because he believe's in what he does.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Very pleased with our solar panels!! We now have the lowest monthly electric bill that we have had for many years!! JSUNPV company really cares about finding the best set up of solar panel's for the customer, and wants you to be completely happy with them. Jason really believe's in saving energy and money for his customer's. It"s not just a sales pitch to sell a product and he is not high pressure because he believe's in what he does.
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Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
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Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
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Richard Ringer, over 1 month
I have a rental house in Norman and John took care of all my needs. I live in Calif and put my trust in John to deliver the right system for the house. I get my tax break and the renter will benefit from lower elec bills. Thanks John
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Richard Ringer, over 1 month
I have a rental house in Norman and John took care of all my needs. I live in Calif and put my trust in John to deliver the right system for the house. I get my tax break and the renter will benefit from lower elec bills. Thanks John
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New customer T, 2 days ago
Hello, Several times with your salesmen I had asked for a breakdown of the costs of my payments and even provided a sample spreadsheet. But, no one responded and keep saying that the request will go to management. So, as most Americans we get a receipt of itemized items we purchase anywhere. When your salesman comes and magically comes up with a cost of solar power installation for my house within in minutes, there is a software on the laptop that spits out the number which relates to some sort of itemized listing of costs. Why is it so difficult to provide me with that software listing of costs each time I pay. I thought the installation of the solar power was efficient and crew very nice. What was the cost of the 5 installers of the solar panels, 2 electricians, 2 energy evaluators and the 2 sales reps who came to my house?
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New customer T, 2 days ago
Hello, Several times with your salesmen I had asked for a breakdown of the costs of my payments and even provided a sample spreadsheet. But, no one responded and keep saying that the request will go to management. So, as most Americans we get a receipt of itemized items we purchase anywhere. When your salesman comes and magically comes up with a cost of solar power installation for my house within in minutes, there is a software on the laptop that spits out the number which relates to some sort of itemized listing of costs. Why is it so difficult to provide me with that software listing of costs each time I pay. I thought the installation of the solar power was efficient and crew very nice. What was the cost of the 5 installers of the solar panels, 2 electricians, 2 energy evaluators and the 2 sales reps who came to my house?
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