TampaSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Tampa homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and TECO net metering. With 5.5 peak sun hours a day and bills averaging $145/month, the typical Tampa system pays back in about 7.6 years.
Solar Incentives Available in Tampa
Solar incentives in Tampa come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Florida does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, TECO sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.
Tampa Electric (TECO) provides 1:1 net metering, and Florida's tax exemptions make the sticker price lower than it looks.
TECO Net Metering in Tampa
TECO credits excess solar generation from Tampa homes under Florida's net metering rules, at roughly ~100% of retail of the retail rate. A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Florida net metering rules →
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Tampa?
At Florida's 2026 average of $2.75/watt, a typical 8 kW system in Tampa runs about $22,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal credit, the net cost drops to roughly $15,400 — the real out-of-pocket number for most Tampa homeowners.
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