Is there a national solar rebate program?

No. The federal government offers a tax credit (30% of system cost through 2032), not a cash rebate. Cash rebates come from states and utilities and vary widely by location — which is why 'solar incentives near me' depends on your specific address.

How do I find solar incentives for my specific ZIP code?

Start with your state page below for state-level credits and net metering rules, then check your utility's website for current rebate programs, which are often distributed first-come, first-served. The DSIRE database (dsireusa.org) is the authoritative source for granular local programs.

Which states have the best solar incentives in 2026?

Hawaii, New York, Arizona, South Carolina, and Massachusetts offer the largest state income tax credits. New Jersey and Massachusetts add lucrative SREC income. But the 30% federal credit alone makes solar worthwhile in nearly every state — your local electricity rate and net metering rules often matter more than headline incentives.

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Solar Incentives Near Me: Find Every Rebate & Credit by Location

Updated June 2026 · All 50 states + DC

Solar incentives aren't one national program — they're a stack of federal, state, and utility benefits that change at every state line. Pick your state to see the exact credits, rebates, and net metering rules available where you live.

Federal Credit (everywhere)

30%

States with extra credits

States + DC covered

Start With Your State

Every state page shows your state income tax credit, net metering rate, property and sales tax exemptions, SREC market, top utilities, and average payback — with a calculator that applies them to your bill.

AL4.8 sun-hr

Alabama

25-yr savings: $28,400

Payback: 9.8 yrs

AK3.2 sun-hr

Alaska

25-yr savings: $18,900

Payback: 12.5 yrs

AZ6.5 sun-hr

Arizona

25-yr savings: $52,800

Payback: 6.4 yrs

AR5 sun-hr

Arkansas

25-yr savings: $30,200

Payback: 9.1 yrs

CA5.5 sun-hr

California

25-yr savings: $58,900

Payback: 7.2 yrs

CO5.4 sun-hr

Colorado

25-yr savings: $38,600

Payback: 8.6 yrs

CT4.3 sun-hr

Connecticut

25-yr savings: $46,700

Payback: 7.8 yrs

DE4.5 sun-hr

Delaware

25-yr savings: $35,100

Payback: 7.4 yrs

FL5.3 sun-hr

Florida

25-yr savings: $42,400

Payback: 7.6 yrs

GA5.1 sun-hr

Georgia

25-yr savings: $29,800

Payback: 9.5 yrs

HI5.8 sun-hr

Hawaii

25-yr savings: $71,200

Payback: 5.1 yrs

ID5 sun-hr

Idaho

25-yr savings: $24,800

Payback: 10.2 yrs

IL4.4 sun-hr

Illinois

25-yr savings: $40,300

Payback: 7 yrs

IN4.5 sun-hr

Indiana

25-yr savings: $26,800

Payback: 10.6 yrs

IA4.6 sun-hr

Iowa

25-yr savings: $32,400

Payback: 8.8 yrs

KS5.2 sun-hr

Kansas

25-yr savings: $28,100

Payback: 9.9 yrs

KY4.6 sun-hr

Kentucky

25-yr savings: $25,400

Payback: 10.4 yrs

LA4.9 sun-hr

Louisiana

25-yr savings: $34,700

Payback: 8.5 yrs

ME4.2 sun-hr

Maine

25-yr savings: $38,100

Payback: 8.2 yrs

MD4.5 sun-hr

Maryland

25-yr savings: $44,100

Payback: 7 yrs

MA4.4 sun-hr

Massachusetts

25-yr savings: $52,600

Payback: 6.8 yrs

MI4.2 sun-hr

Michigan

25-yr savings: $32,200

Payback: 9.3 yrs

MN4.6 sun-hr

Minnesota

25-yr savings: $29,600

Payback: 9 yrs

MS4.9 sun-hr

Mississippi

25-yr savings: $27,100

Payback: 10.1 yrs

MO4.8 sun-hr

Missouri

25-yr savings: $30,400

Payback: 8.9 yrs

MT4.8 sun-hr

Montana

25-yr savings: $25,600

Payback: 10 yrs

NE4.9 sun-hr

Nebraska

25-yr savings: $27,800

Payback: 9.7 yrs

NV6.4 sun-hr

Nevada

25-yr savings: $41,900

Payback: 7.3 yrs

NH4.3 sun-hr

New Hampshire

25-yr savings: $42,300

Payback: 7.7 yrs

NJ4.4 sun-hr

New Jersey

25-yr savings: $54,700

Payback: 6.5 yrs

NM6.2 sun-hr

New Mexico

25-yr savings: $36,800

Payback: 7.8 yrs

NY4.2 sun-hr

New York

25-yr savings: $49,600

Payback: 6.9 yrs

NC5 sun-hr

North Carolina

25-yr savings: $38,900

Payback: 8.1 yrs

ND4.8 sun-hr

North Dakota

25-yr savings: $22,600

Payback: 11.1 yrs

OH4.3 sun-hr

Ohio

25-yr savings: $32,800

Payback: 8.7 yrs

OK5.4 sun-hr

Oklahoma

25-yr savings: $29,800

Payback: 9.4 yrs

OR4 sun-hr

Oregon

25-yr savings: $28,600

Payback: 9.6 yrs

PA4.3 sun-hr

Pennsylvania

25-yr savings: $36,400

Payback: 8 yrs

RI4.4 sun-hr

Rhode Island

25-yr savings: $44,600

Payback: 7.5 yrs

SC5 sun-hr

South Carolina

25-yr savings: $40,200

Payback: 7.9 yrs

SD4.9 sun-hr

South Dakota

25-yr savings: $24,300

Payback: 10.7 yrs

TN4.8 sun-hr

Tennessee

25-yr savings: $28,900

Payback: 9.6 yrs

TX5.3 sun-hr

Texas

25-yr savings: $38,600

Payback: 8.3 yrs

UT5.5 sun-hr

Utah

25-yr savings: $28,400

Payback: 9 yrs

VT4.1 sun-hr

Vermont

25-yr savings: $32,100

Payback: 8.4 yrs

VA4.7 sun-hr

Virginia

25-yr savings: $40,500

Payback: 7.7 yrs

WA3.8 sun-hr

Washington

25-yr savings: $26,200

Payback: 9.8 yrs

WV4.3 sun-hr

West Virginia

25-yr savings: $27,600

Payback: 9.9 yrs

WI4.4 sun-hr

Wisconsin

25-yr savings: $30,100

Payback: 9.2 yrs

WY5.3 sun-hr

Wyoming

25-yr savings: $24,800

Payback: 10.3 yrs

DC4.5 sun-hr

District of Columbia

25-yr savings: $49,200

Payback: 6.6 yrs

States With the Largest Tax Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends entirely on your state and your utility. Every US homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit. On top of that, your state may offer an income tax credit, property and sales tax exemptions, net metering, SRECs, and utility rebates. Select your state below to see the exact programs available where you live.

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