Summary of Utah solar incentives 2021
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!
On this page, you can:
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Learn what solar incentives are available to Utah homeowners
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See what Utah solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
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Find out how much these incentives and/or Utah 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 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.
Net energy metering in Utah
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.
Utah solar rebates
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.
Solar tax credit
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.
Cost of solar panels in your part of Utah after all applicable solar incentives
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Prices based on a 10.0kW system, after 26% federal tax credit
Solar prices near you
Payback period
8.5-10.3 years
Net profit (savings less system cost)
$30,566-$37,358
Average size system installed in UT in 2021
10.0kW
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Best 10 solar companies in Utah
63 solar companies in Utah provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.69 21 Reviews
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Anonymous, over 1 month
I have had a great experience with New Star Solar. No stress, always just a phone call away. System up and running! Wish I had done it sooner.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
I have had a great experience with New Star Solar. No stress, always just a phone call away. System up and running! Wish I had done it sooner.
4.68 59 Reviews
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Amy, over 1 month
We worked with Chris out of the Corona office, he's very knowledgeable, very responsive, and did a great job. We had our hiccup's with the city, but he and his company followed through, and got things done as efficiently as possible given the hoops they had to jump through. We had a very good experience and recommend them highly.
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$14,750 ($2.95 per watt)
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Amy, over 1 month
We worked with Chris out of the Corona office, he's very knowledgeable, very responsive, and did a great job. We had our hiccup's with the city, but he and his company followed through, and got things done as efficiently as possible given the hoops they had to jump through. We had a very good experience and recommend them highly.
4.66 17 Reviews
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MattK, 1 day ago
From the sales process to the planning to the execution. Every step of the way was professional and the communication was phenomenal. Of course there are delays when dealing with municipalities and utilities, but I always knew where we stood because my project manager (Bethany) always let me know. The day of the build the on site foreman walked me through what would happen, asked for my advice on aesthetics. Everything about the look and feel of the installation screams this was done right and by a company that knows what they're doing. The panels are generating the amount of electricity expected and it's been fun tracking what I'm saving. I highly recommend Smart Wave Solar for all your Solar needs, this is a company that that is going places.
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MattK, 1 day ago
From the sales process to the planning to the execution. Every step of the way was professional and the communication was phenomenal. Of course there are delays when dealing with municipalities and utilities, but I always knew where we stood because my project manager (Bethany) always let me know. The day of the build the on site foreman walked me through what would happen, asked for my advice on aesthetics. Everything about the look and feel of the installation screams this was done right and by a company that knows what they're doing. The panels are generating the amount of electricity expected and it's been fun tracking what I'm saving. I highly recommend Smart Wave Solar for all your Solar needs, this is a company that that is going places.
4.63 18 Reviews
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Whitni, over 1 month
Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy was amazing to work with. I have wanted solar but was worried about the financial commitment. I was worried it wouldn't be worth the money. After a long conversation with Bryan I became very confident it was the best company to go with and the best decision financial. They got me an amazing interest rate and working with my payments. They made sure I got solar in an affordable manner! I am so grateful for their understanding, their willing to be flexible, and still giving me the best product. Everyone form the owner to them men who installed the equipment were beyond amazing. They were kind, respectful, and got everything in and going so quickly. I would recommend the company to my family, friends, anyone!!!!!
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Whitni, over 1 month
Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy was amazing to work with. I have wanted solar but was worried about the financial commitment. I was worried it wouldn't be worth the money. After a long conversation with Bryan I became very confident it was the best company to go with and the best decision financial. They got me an amazing interest rate and working with my payments. They made sure I got solar in an affordable manner! I am so grateful for their understanding, their willing to be flexible, and still giving me the best product. Everyone form the owner to them men who installed the equipment were beyond amazing. They were kind, respectful, and got everything in and going so quickly. I would recommend the company to my family, friends, anyone!!!!!
4.59 1,137 Reviews
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Kosepp, 10 hours ago
Had to reschedule a multitude of times. Issues with getting materials and many communication issues. Several different people contacted me on multiple occasions from the same department with different information. Glad to finally be done with the installation.
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Kosepp, 10 hours ago
Had to reschedule a multitude of times. Issues with getting materials and many communication issues. Several different people contacted me on multiple occasions from the same department with different information. Glad to finally be done with the installation.
4.58 13 Reviews
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Campbell, 2 weeks ago
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, 2 weeks ago
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
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Randall, 5 days ago
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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Randall, 5 days ago
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.
4.54 70 Reviews
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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.
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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.
4.51 28 Reviews
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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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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.
4.51 19 Reviews
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chess1, over 1 month
I purchased a solar system from USG in April 2020. When I try to contact USG for after sales service, their website is gone and emails to utahsolargroup.com are bouncing. I suspect they are no longer in business. Does anyone know for certain?
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chess1, over 1 month
I purchased a solar system from USG in April 2020. When I try to contact USG for after sales service, their website is gone and emails to utahsolargroup.com are bouncing. I suspect they are no longer in business. Does anyone know for certain?
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