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.
4.84 222 Reviews
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Lawrence W., 1 week ago
Shine Solar sucks. My panels look like total crap and don't produce anywhere the energy I was promised. No follow-up by anyone to determine my level of satisfaction. I am extremely disappointed in that I'm the first person in a very affluent neighborhood to apply with the HOA for solar and I was approved. Shine Solar screwed the pooch.
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Lawrence W., 1 week ago
Shine Solar sucks. My panels look like total crap and don't produce anywhere the energy I was promised. No follow-up by anyone to determine my level of satisfaction. I am extremely disappointed in that I'm the first person in a very affluent neighborhood to apply with the HOA for solar and I was approved. Shine Solar screwed the pooch.
4.63 26 Reviews
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Omar4438, over 1 month
From beginning to end I had great service. Centerpoint dragged their feet as expected but Rising Sun Solar did everything within their power to make sure eveything was taken care of. The owner came over to my house personally to ensure that my wife and I knew how the entire systems works and he also reassured me that they will continue giving us the best possible service even after after they've installed my solar panels and they're uup and running. This is a legit review from a customer in Magnolia TX btw.
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Omar4438, over 1 month
From beginning to end I had great service. Centerpoint dragged their feet as expected but Rising Sun Solar did everything within their power to make sure eveything was taken care of. The owner came over to my house personally to ensure that my wife and I knew how the entire systems works and he also reassured me that they will continue giving us the best possible service even after after they've installed my solar panels and they're uup and running. This is a legit review from a customer in Magnolia TX btw.
4.42 15 Reviews
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Travis , 3 weeks ago
Solar Power of Oklahoma has a great reputation for service, transparency, and the highest quality installation. Their solar advisor, customer service staff, and the entire installation team were knowledgeable, prepared, and always cheerful throughout the process. You will feel good about choosing to install solar PV with Solar Power of Oklahoma.
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Travis , 3 weeks ago
Solar Power of Oklahoma has a great reputation for service, transparency, and the highest quality installation. Their solar advisor, customer service staff, and the entire installation team were knowledgeable, prepared, and always cheerful throughout the process. You will feel good about choosing to install solar PV with Solar Power of Oklahoma.
4.41 67 Reviews
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Steve Gossett, over 1 month
I met Jeff Grant at a local fitness center in Tampa and started discussing the possibility of Solar on my home. I then scheduled an appointment because I had many questions. Jeff then analyzed my TECO bill, explained how many panels I would need, how the system works, discussed my budget, and the timetable that would follow. Since then my TECO bill is between $30-$40 monthly and have taken advantage of the tax write offs as well. Thank you Jeff and ESD Solar! Very happy.
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Steve Gossett, over 1 month
I met Jeff Grant at a local fitness center in Tampa and started discussing the possibility of Solar on my home. I then scheduled an appointment because I had many questions. Jeff then analyzed my TECO bill, explained how many panels I would need, how the system works, discussed my budget, and the timetable that would follow. Since then my TECO bill is between $30-$40 monthly and have taken advantage of the tax write offs as well. Thank you Jeff and ESD Solar! Very happy.
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Randy Gornbein, over 1 month
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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...
4.25 6 Reviews
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de Verges & Associates, over 1 month
Ted and his group installed our solar system in Tulsa. They were great to work with and our system is doing great. I am happy to be making my own energy and not depending on the grid.
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de Verges & Associates, over 1 month
Ted and his group installed our solar system in Tulsa. They were great to work with and our system is doing great. I am happy to be making my own energy and not depending on the grid.
4.06 6 Reviews
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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
3.98 202 Reviews
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Missy904, 3 days ago
My husband I decided to get solar to do our part in reducing our carbon footprint and to hopefully have some power from the battery when the power goes out. However, now I am wishing I could rewind time and say no to this decision we have made. We felt like we had a very good and honest salesman; however, he told us we wouldn't get charged if the system wasn't working. He also told us it would take approximately 6 weeks to have our system installed. He didn't tell us that there would be several electric panels attached to the side wall of our house. BUT.... we signed our contract to get solar with Sunpro at the end of March today is September 23 the panels are on our home but not working. Today I get charged by the loan company. So not only am I having to pay my full electric bill now I'm having to pay for a loan too. That's $530 a month for both. They were first telling me they're waiting on a meter swap from my Electric company which our meter was swapped out in June. Then I was waiting on the Tesla battery which we have now had for a few months. Now they're telling me they are AGAIN waiting on a meter swap from my electric company. The guys that were doing the electrical components didn't seem like they knew what they were doing. It took them multiple attempts to get things installed, they put random holes in our brick wall (which someone did fix after complaining), they left gaps in the brick from where the old meter was and filled it in with ugly orange foam that is extremely visible (was told a while ago that someone was going to fix that). No one told me that several electric panels would be attached to our home let alone ask me where they needed to go. The side of our house faces the road, right where they installed all this crap. Now as soon as you pull up to our house you see all these panels and foam (looks horrible). I am a VERY unsatisfied customer. And now since I am paying for something that is not working I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I was also told by our salesman that we could pay for a portion of our loan with the tax credit which will bring our payments back down after they increase in a year. After hearing these other reviews I hope that's actually true. To me seems like this company is more concerned with getting paid than customer service.
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Missy904, 3 days ago
My husband I decided to get solar to do our part in reducing our carbon footprint and to hopefully have some power from the battery when the power goes out. However, now I am wishing I could rewind time and say no to this decision we have made. We felt like we had a very good and honest salesman; however, he told us we wouldn't get charged if the system wasn't working. He also told us it would take approximately 6 weeks to have our system installed. He didn't tell us that there would be several electric panels attached to the side wall of our house. BUT.... we signed our contract to get solar with Sunpro at the end of March today is September 23 the panels are on our home but not working. Today I get charged by the loan company. So not only am I having to pay my full electric bill now I'm having to pay for a loan too. That's $530 a month for both. They were first telling me they're waiting on a meter swap from my Electric company which our meter was swapped out in June. Then I was waiting on the Tesla battery which we have now had for a few months. Now they're telling me they are AGAIN waiting on a meter swap from my electric company. The guys that were doing the electrical components didn't seem like they knew what they were doing. It took them multiple attempts to get things installed, they put random holes in our brick wall (which someone did fix after complaining), they left gaps in the brick from where the old meter was and filled it in with ugly orange foam that is extremely visible (was told a while ago that someone was going to fix that). No one told me that several electric panels would be attached to our home let alone ask me where they needed to go. The side of our house faces the road, right where they installed all this crap. Now as soon as you pull up to our house you see all these panels and foam (looks horrible). I am a VERY unsatisfied customer. And now since I am paying for something that is not working I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I was also told by our salesman that we could pay for a portion of our loan with the tax credit which will bring our payments back down after they increase in a year. After hearing these other reviews I hope that's actually true. To me seems like this company is more concerned with getting paid than customer service.
3.93 2 Reviews
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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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