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.
Wyoming continues to be a strong place to consider investing in home solar, not because of much work your legislators are doing, but mostly because costs have fallen and there's a high amount of sunshine blanketing the state. It helps there's a decent net-metering policy here as well, which ensures you get some credit for the solar energy you send back to the grid when you aren't using it at home.
Read on to learn all you need to know about investing in home solar in Wyoming!
Learn what solar incentives are available to Wyoming homeowners
See what Wyoming solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Wyoming 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 Wyoming
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% 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 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
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.
Wyoming requires investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives to offer net metering. Although there was a recent attempt by utility companies here to strip this policy away, that effort was narrowly defeated in 2019!
Thankfully, all monthly surplus energy production is still applied to your next bill. Whether you get the full retail rate or the utility’s “avoided cost” (essentially the wholesale) rate varies by company. If you run a surplus for the entire year, the utility will purchase your remaining surplus annually at the avoided-cost rate. That’s a really solid net metering program!
While Wyoming 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.
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Prices based on a 10.8kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
5 solar companies in Wyoming provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.42 11 Reviews
Alice Grella, over 1 month
As I considered the transition to solar I searched out other people's experiences when deciding whom I should consider. TheSolarGuys were by far the highest rated company in Cheyenne, WY. I reached out to them and was contacted immediately and set up an initial meeting. I met Ray who was knowledgeable, professional, and just a pleasure to work with. I had no idea of the federal tax credit, net metering policy, and just how easy it would be to make the solar transition. He gave us a tour of the facility showed us the panels, inverters and introduced us to the rest of the staff. A wonderful crew. I contacted one other local company and TheSolarGuys price was unbeatable. I reached back out to Ray and the purchase process was so easy. Ethan and the crew came and installed my system in two days. Super impressed by the install crew. I've stopped by the facility multiple times since they finished my job and are always so polite and receptive as they were the first time I met them. A super happy customer.
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Alice Grella, over 1 month
As I considered the transition to solar I searched out other people's experiences when deciding whom I should consider. TheSolarGuys were by far the highest rated company in Cheyenne, WY. I reached out to them and was contacted immediately and set up an initial meeting. I met Ray who was knowledgeable, professional, and just a pleasure to work with. I had no idea of the federal tax credit, net metering policy, and just how easy it would be to make the solar transition. He gave us a tour of the facility showed us the panels, inverters and introduced us to the rest of the staff. A wonderful crew. I contacted one other local company and TheSolarGuys price was unbeatable. I reached back out to Ray and the purchase process was so easy. Ethan and the crew came and installed my system in two days. Super impressed by the install crew. I've stopped by the facility multiple times since they finished my job and are always so polite and receptive as they were the first time I met them. A super happy customer.
4.38 11 Reviews
FDN, over 1 month
I put off installing solar for a long time based on second hand horror stories from other people. Fortunately, CE not only did not cause me any of the problems I had heard of, but Tom and the rest of the crew I worked with throughout the process were able to meet every issue I brought up or caused with no problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Creative Energies to anyone.
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FDN, over 1 month
I put off installing solar for a long time based on second hand horror stories from other people. Fortunately, CE not only did not cause me any of the problems I had heard of, but Tom and the rest of the crew I worked with throughout the process were able to meet every issue I brought up or caused with no problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Creative Energies to anyone.
4.17 5 Reviews
Mike, over 1 month
Kevin went beyond to help me get my wind turbine going. He never made a cent off me, but helped any way. I can not thank him enough. I hope any one needing parts or a quote on a new system give his company a shot. Thanks again,Mike
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Mike, over 1 month
Kevin went beyond to help me get my wind turbine going. He never made a cent off me, but helped any way. I can not thank him enough. I hope any one needing parts or a quote on a new system give his company a shot. Thanks again,Mike
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Our organization worked with Fenton Energy to install a new solar system at our office in the summer of 2016. This family owned, friendly, small business was very easy to work with and served us with a can-do professional attitude. They were excellent troubleshooters and were able to meld our old system with the new system so now we have double the capacity at our office. The system has worked without a hitch since installation. We look forward to working with them again soon.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Our organization worked with Fenton Energy to install a new solar system at our office in the summer of 2016. This family owned, friendly, small business was very easy to work with and served us with a can-do professional attitude. They were excellent troubleshooters and were able to meld our old system with the new system so now we have double the capacity at our office. The system has worked without a hitch since installation. We look forward to working with them again soon.
3.08 1 Reviews
unhappy, over 1 month
It started out promising. They seemed to know their stuff. It took a while to get started, but once they finally did it moved along quickly. They did all but the final 2-3 hours of hooking up to the grid and making it actually power my house. It has been over 3 years. They are no longer returning my calls. They have promised at least 5 times to finish in a week. There was a miscommunication at one point where I actually owed them some money, but didn't realize it because I had gotten an email agreeing that all I still owed them was $500 when the job was finished. Over a year ago we figured out that problem. I asked them if I paid the small balance, would they have it finished within 30 days. They said yes. That was 14 months ago. They are no longer returning my calls. It looks like I'm going to have to get a lawyer and sue them to get my job finished. The worst part is 3 years of the life of my system are gone without my even getting one watt of power out of it and there is no telling how much more time it will take to get it working.
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unhappy, over 1 month
It started out promising. They seemed to know their stuff. It took a while to get started, but once they finally did it moved along quickly. They did all but the final 2-3 hours of hooking up to the grid and making it actually power my house. It has been over 3 years. They are no longer returning my calls. They have promised at least 5 times to finish in a week. There was a miscommunication at one point where I actually owed them some money, but didn't realize it because I had gotten an email agreeing that all I still owed them was $500 when the job was finished. Over a year ago we figured out that problem. I asked them if I paid the small balance, would they have it finished within 30 days. They said yes. That was 14 months ago. They are no longer returning my calls. It looks like I'm going to have to get a lawyer and sue them to get my job finished. The worst part is 3 years of the life of my system are gone without my even getting one watt of power out of it and there is no telling how much more time it will take to get it working.