Summary of Oklahoma solar incentives 2021
Oklahoma has some work to do to start paving a path to a cleaner energy future. With no renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in sight, there is no motivation for utility companies to comply with clean energy laws, and no offers from them to help you install solar panels on your roof. We urge anyone who cares about being part of a cleaner energy future to demand more from your state representatives.
On this page, we cover all of the solar and battery incentives, rebates and tax credits available for your Oklahoma home. We also encourage you to use the Oklahoma solar calculator above. It allows you to drill down and show only your roof and computes a savings estimate customized to how much sun you get where you live.
On this page, you can:
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Learn what solar incentives are available to Oklahoma homeowners
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See what Oklahoma solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
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Find out how much these incentives and/or Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
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 to make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Oklahoma requires investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives to offer net metering to all customers. All systems up to 100kW are eligible, and energy in excess of the total monthly on-site usage is credited to the customer's account at the avoided cost (around 2 to 3 cents per kWh).
While that sounds like pretty solid language, overall Oklahoma’s net metering is not strong, because the utility companies are not actually required to purchase your excess electricity generation. Customers can request that their utility purchase excess generation, but the decision ultimately rests with the company, not the customer.
Oklahoma solar rebates
While Oklahoma does not have a dedicated state rebate for solar panel installation, some manufacturers like LG offer their own solar rebates. These programs are usually time sensitive. For example, LG offers a $600 solar rebate on their equipment, which your installer can help you redeem over the next year.
Cost of solar panels in your part of Oklahoma after all applicable solar incentives
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Prices based on a 11.7kW system, after 26% federal tax credit
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Payback period
10.3-12.6 years
Net profit (savings less system cost)
$39,693-$48,513
Average size system installed in OK in 2021
11.7kW
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Best 10 solar companies in Oklahoma
11 solar companies in Oklahoma provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.85 203 Reviews
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Chris G, 3 days ago
Everyone that I’ve talked with gave clear answers or they were all able to answer questions. I really appreciate how quick they were able to move; both answering questions or completing my project. You can tell a lot about a company from their crews. Even my dog approves of the Shine Solar guys.
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Chris G, 3 days ago
Everyone that I’ve talked with gave clear answers or they were all able to answer questions. I really appreciate how quick they were able to move; both answering questions or completing my project. You can tell a lot about a company from their crews. Even my dog approves of the Shine Solar guys.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
We moved here in May of 2015. We bought a nice property that needed updating. So we did a full upgrade of the entire property. The main house is roughly 3,000 sq ft. and the guest house is 1000 sq ft. Our first energy bill was over 600 dollars. We decided to do some research on alternate energy sources. We contacted numerous Solar companies, and chose Delta Energy. From our first conversation we knew this was the company for us. The most professional people I have dealt with in a long time. They installed my system in only three days;was supposed to have taken six days. Now my energy bills are around 250.00 every month, and it is steadily going down. They come highly recommended from us. We are very satisfied...
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Anonymous, over 1 month
We moved here in May of 2015. We bought a nice property that needed updating. So we did a full upgrade of the entire property. The main house is roughly 3,000 sq ft. and the guest house is 1000 sq ft. Our first energy bill was over 600 dollars. We decided to do some research on alternate energy sources. We contacted numerous Solar companies, and chose Delta Energy. From our first conversation we knew this was the company for us. The most professional people I have dealt with in a long time. They installed my system in only three days;was supposed to have taken six days. Now my energy bills are around 250.00 every month, and it is steadily going down. They come highly recommended from us. We are very satisfied...
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Oggie, 5 days ago
Because thay answered our questions where you could understand it even us old foges could understand. Thanks Bearrt
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Oggie, 5 days ago
Because thay answered our questions where you could understand it even us old foges could understand. Thanks Bearrt
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Keith M., 1 week ago
A large company that has a lot of experience and growing pains of fast expansion. The installers and electrician were excellent and performed a quality job. The communication from their office administration, schedulers and operations team was horrendous . Had to spend hours of my own time to contact the city inspectors and JEA (Utility company) to push project forward because quite simply Sun pro was not doing it. The value is just not there, realized too late. JEA sell rate of approximately .07 a KwH plus fees make it cost prohibitive for a solar system in North Florida. JEA only buys solar at .035 a KwH which means the system you will have to purchase will have to produce three times the power your house uses. When you you see the cost of that system you will come to the conclusion the value is not there.
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Keith M., 1 week ago
A large company that has a lot of experience and growing pains of fast expansion. The installers and electrician were excellent and performed a quality job. The communication from their office administration, schedulers and operations team was horrendous . Had to spend hours of my own time to contact the city inspectors and JEA (Utility company) to push project forward because quite simply Sun pro was not doing it. The value is just not there, realized too late. JEA sell rate of approximately .07 a KwH plus fees make it cost prohibitive for a solar system in North Florida. JEA only buys solar at .035 a KwH which means the system you will have to purchase will have to produce three times the power your house uses. When you you see the cost of that system you will come to the conclusion the value is not there.
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Bradley, over 1 month
Mr. Peters and his staff were very helpful in the preparation of an energy conservation project proposal for the state of Oklahoma CPM program. This project will help bring awareness of versatility of Grid tied solar systems incorporated within outdoor parking structures and the potential savings to the state and the Tax payers of Oklahoma. The review of site for optimal installation and implementation showed use the best options to peruse and the potential for expansion.
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Bradley, over 1 month
Mr. Peters and his staff were very helpful in the preparation of an energy conservation project proposal for the state of Oklahoma CPM program. This project will help bring awareness of versatility of Grid tied solar systems incorporated within outdoor parking structures and the potential savings to the state and the Tax payers of Oklahoma. The review of site for optimal installation and implementation showed use the best options to peruse and the potential for expansion.
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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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Sabrina Gonçalves , over 1 month
I really recommend Solar energy, they installed my Tesla charger in a very professional way !!
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Sabrina Gonçalves , over 1 month
I really recommend Solar energy, they installed my Tesla charger in a very professional way !!
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Kudos to everyone at Francis for the attention to detail and professionalism you brought to our job. Thanks to you, we are one step closer to reaching our dream of being clean and green. And enjoyed meeting everyone from sales to installation to management. Francis is not only an exceptional installer, but also a great community partner and corporate citizen.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Kudos to everyone at Francis for the attention to detail and professionalism you brought to our job. Thanks to you, we are one step closer to reaching our dream of being clean and green. And enjoyed meeting everyone from sales to installation to management. Francis is not only an exceptional installer, but also a great community partner and corporate citizen.
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Wes, over 1 month
I have worked with Off Grid Enterprises on multiple Solar and wind projects. Each time They were very knowledgeable and professional to rehire them multiple times for other projects. Pieter is my got to guy for anything that is solar related. That's why I call them The A Team!!!
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Wes, over 1 month
I have worked with Off Grid Enterprises on multiple Solar and wind projects. Each time They were very knowledgeable and professional to rehire them multiple times for other projects. Pieter is my got to guy for anything that is solar related. That's why I call them The A Team!!!
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