Federal ITC 26% (tax credit)
State tax credit: Yes ($1,600)
Net metering (by utility)
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.
Utah is a truly sunny place, making it a naturally strong place to install home solar panels. However, there are a few issues on the legislative side we’d like to see improved to make the economics work even better.
The state has a voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standard, meaning utility companies here are not required to derive their energy from clean sources, like the solar panels on your rooftop. That means they don’t have much incentive to create solar incentives for you.
So, while there is a state solar tax credit in Utah, there are no solar energy rebates or solar sales tax exemptions here. Lawmakers also just allowed Rocky Mountain Power to kill net metering (more on why that's important below).
If it weren't for all the abundant sunshine, Utah may not be such a great place to install home solar. As it is though, home solar power makes a lot of sense here regardless. Use the solar calculator above to compute your savings!
Learn what solar incentives are available to Utah homeowners
See what Utah solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Utah 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 Utah
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.
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.
With net metering, you can sell the excess solar energy you produce with your solar panels back to the utility, a huge win for you as a solar homeowner. Unfortunately, Utah no longer requires its utility companies to offer net metering.
Instead, RMP now offers what they call "net billing," which they define using schedule 137. Under the net billing arrangement, solar owners can generate and use electricity from solar panels to reduce the amount of energy they buy from the utility. When the sun is shining bright and solar panels are generating more than a home can use, the excess energy is sent to the grid, and RMP pays a price of 5.969¢ per kWh (5.639¢ from October - May). Those payments are applied to the homeowner's account as a bill credit, and used to reduce their final monthly bill for energy they buy when the solar panels aren't producing.
Other net metering programs in Utah vary depending on specific utility or co-op rules.
While Utah 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.
Everyone in Utah is eligible to take a personal tax credit when installing solar panels. The tax credit for a residential system is 25% of the purchase and installation costs up to a maximum of $1,600. Dolla dolla bill y’all.
And of course, Utahns also benefit from the Federal Solar Tax Credit. There's no cap on the federal tax credit and you'll deduct that after you subtract your rebate. For sample calculations, use our Utah solar calculator on this page.
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Prices based on a 10.0kW system, after 26% federal tax credit
67 solar companies in Utah provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.83 39 Reviews
Mark Lyons, 5 days ago
From initial education to proposal and presentation to coordination of installation to the installation itself and follow up, we were very impressed with Custom Energy.
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Mark Lyons, 5 days ago
From initial education to proposal and presentation to coordination of installation to the installation itself and follow up, we were very impressed with Custom Energy.
4.79 67 Reviews
Maria Rodriguez, over 1 month
This company was very good to work with they provided us with a good deal. We had 35 panels installed in just 1 day! They took care of all of the city inspection approval process. I recommend them 100%
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Average cost (5kW system)
$14,750 ($2.95 per watt)
Maria Rodriguez, over 1 month
This company was very good to work with they provided us with a good deal. We had 35 panels installed in just 1 day! They took care of all of the city inspection approval process. I recommend them 100%
4.76 76 Reviews
Satisfied in Ogden, over 1 month
Synergy Power was helpful from my first inquiry through the install and supported me well after the install. Marshall was patient with all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed. I have a metal shingle roof and they showed me work they had done on other homes. Their install crew was quick and professional and did quality work. Over the past couple of months, whenever I had questions about the performance of the panels, they took the time to answer my questions. They also did the work at a fair price.
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Satisfied in Ogden, over 1 month
Synergy Power was helpful from my first inquiry through the install and supported me well after the install. Marshall was patient with all my questions and provided me with all the information I needed. I have a metal shingle roof and they showed me work they had done on other homes. Their install crew was quick and professional and did quality work. Over the past couple of months, whenever I had questions about the performance of the panels, they took the time to answer my questions. They also did the work at a fair price.
4.70 78 Reviews
XHua, 1 week ago
A lot of the reviews here about the sales or installation process. The level of professionalism is great. However, I didn't pay tens of thousands of dollars just to get an easy installation. The company kept calling me, asking me to write a review right after installation. I resisted because I wanted to see if the panels eventually worked for me. What I really need is being free from paying utility bills. On that front, it's disappointing. They claim to have installed enough panels to satisfy my power consumption. They have also produced data to show that the production was indeed sufficient. Yet, I continue to pay utility bills EVERY SINGLE MONTH. In July, for example, I paid $72. This is NOT what I had in mind when I signed up the deal. Now, it appears the problem is that my local utility provider buys my extra power at a much lower price than what the provider charges me for the power I use. During the day, my panels produce extra power, but, in the evening, I consume power from the utility company. nobody bothered to point that to me. So, just be aware: you are NOT going to be free of utility bills even after you get the panels.
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XHua, 1 week ago
A lot of the reviews here about the sales or installation process. The level of professionalism is great. However, I didn't pay tens of thousands of dollars just to get an easy installation. The company kept calling me, asking me to write a review right after installation. I resisted because I wanted to see if the panels eventually worked for me. What I really need is being free from paying utility bills. On that front, it's disappointing. They claim to have installed enough panels to satisfy my power consumption. They have also produced data to show that the production was indeed sufficient. Yet, I continue to pay utility bills EVERY SINGLE MONTH. In July, for example, I paid $72. This is NOT what I had in mind when I signed up the deal. Now, it appears the problem is that my local utility provider buys my extra power at a much lower price than what the provider charges me for the power I use. During the day, my panels produce extra power, but, in the evening, I consume power from the utility company. nobody bothered to point that to me. So, just be aware: you are NOT going to be free of utility bills even after you get the panels.
4.58 13 Reviews
Campbell, over 1 month
These guys are great. Everyone we worked with from sales to installation was great. The equipment they installed was top notch. They provide information that answers every question all through the process. They installed just what we needed to get the best solar value from our electric provider. We investigated many companies before going with Hedgehog, and we still feel we chose the best. Funny name but great service. I recommend them to anyone looking to do solar.
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Campbell, over 1 month
These guys are great. Everyone we worked with from sales to installation was great. The equipment they installed was top notch. They provide information that answers every question all through the process. They installed just what we needed to get the best solar value from our electric provider. We investigated many companies before going with Hedgehog, and we still feel we chose the best. Funny name but great service. I recommend them to anyone looking to do solar.
4.58 177 Reviews
Randall, over 1 month
I evaluated dozens of solar companies online, and narrowed it down to three for proposals. IWS was the most thorough and transparent of the companies I worked with. They reviewed the property, electrical, and sent pics to engineering before providing a quote which gave me confidence that the quote would be accurate. The install team was friendly and professional and did an excellent job on cleanup. I had my roofer inspect the mounts and he was impressed to the point he recommended them to another one of his customers. The calculations provided in the quoting process appear to be spot on. My installation has been running for about 2 months now.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$15,000 ($3.00 per watt)
Randall, over 1 month
I evaluated dozens of solar companies online, and narrowed it down to three for proposals. IWS was the most thorough and transparent of the companies I worked with. They reviewed the property, electrical, and sent pics to engineering before providing a quote which gave me confidence that the quote would be accurate. The install team was friendly and professional and did an excellent job on cleanup. I had my roofer inspect the mounts and he was impressed to the point he recommended them to another one of his customers. The calculations provided in the quoting process appear to be spot on. My installation has been running for about 2 months now.
4.57 1,602 Reviews
Unhappy Homeowner, 4 days ago
One of our panels - physically in the middle of the array - is producing about 2/3 of what all the panels around it are producing. In the middle, so not a shading or other issue. The array is on the top of our 2 story house, and there are no tall trees to block the sunlight. The system is about 2 1/2 years old. They advertise a 25 year warranty for the equipment and a 10 year warranty for workmanship, and a "Total Customer Satisfaction" policy. https://blueravensolar.com/blog/how-long-solar-panels/ Yet when I called for help, I was told there is some mysterious "2 year warranty" that we are now past, and they want to charge me $150 to send out a technician. They are non-responsive when I asked if that will be the ONLY charge or if there will be additional charges if they have to actually repair anything. We bought our house from the previous owners who actually had the panels installed. I asked BRS for a copy of the official warranty documents so that I can read the fine print. But they have been non-responsive on that also. LOUSY customer service on a defective product.
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Unhappy Homeowner, 4 days ago
One of our panels - physically in the middle of the array - is producing about 2/3 of what all the panels around it are producing. In the middle, so not a shading or other issue. The array is on the top of our 2 story house, and there are no tall trees to block the sunlight. The system is about 2 1/2 years old. They advertise a 25 year warranty for the equipment and a 10 year warranty for workmanship, and a "Total Customer Satisfaction" policy. https://blueravensolar.com/blog/how-long-solar-panels/ Yet when I called for help, I was told there is some mysterious "2 year warranty" that we are now past, and they want to charge me $150 to send out a technician. They are non-responsive when I asked if that will be the ONLY charge or if there will be additional charges if they have to actually repair anything. We bought our house from the previous owners who actually had the panels installed. I asked BRS for a copy of the official warranty documents so that I can read the fine print. But they have been non-responsive on that also. LOUSY customer service on a defective product.
4.54 70 Reviews
Dave D, over 1 month
Solaroo installed my system a few years ago, and now I have a leak in my roof. Solarfox will not honor Solaroo warranty, so not sure why they are saying (Formerly Solaroo Energy) in the business title. Very misleading. Either honor their warranty and fix my leak, or don't claim them.
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Dave D, over 1 month
Solaroo installed my system a few years ago, and now I have a leak in my roof. Solarfox will not honor Solaroo warranty, so not sure why they are saying (Formerly Solaroo Energy) in the business title. Very misleading. Either honor their warranty and fix my leak, or don't claim them.
4.52 24 Reviews
Ginny, over 1 month
I can't say enough positives things about my recent experience with my solar install by Blue Sky Solar. They communicated with me every step of the way. My particular experience required my entire roof be reinforced and replaced. I ended up using a roofer they had past experience with and could not be happier with the results. Im still new to my panels being installed so cannot comment yet on savings. I would very much recommend the Blue Sky team on your project.
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Ginny, over 1 month
I can't say enough positives things about my recent experience with my solar install by Blue Sky Solar. They communicated with me every step of the way. My particular experience required my entire roof be reinforced and replaced. I ended up using a roofer they had past experience with and could not be happier with the results. Im still new to my panels being installed so cannot comment yet on savings. I would very much recommend the Blue Sky team on your project.
4.51 28 Reviews
jdh, over 1 month
I worked with Dave Herr on the installation of my solar panels and he was responsive and clear with quotes. He took care of the required permits efficiently and the actual install went smoothly and in a timely fashion. All time estimates were very accurate and I couldn't be happier with the result. I highly recommend Dwelltek.
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jdh, over 1 month
I worked with Dave Herr on the installation of my solar panels and he was responsive and clear with quotes. He took care of the required permits efficiently and the actual install went smoothly and in a timely fashion. All time estimates were very accurate and I couldn't be happier with the result. I highly recommend Dwelltek.
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