DallasSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Solar incentives in Dallas 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. Texas does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, Oncor / retail providers sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

Oncor delivers the power in Dallas but you choose your retail provider, so buyback rates for solar export vary by plan.

Dallas gets 5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,460 kWh per year here. A 9.5 kW system — the size that fits a typical $160/month Oncor / retail providers bill — generates roughly 13,870 kWh annually, worth about $1,942 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

Texas has no statewide retail net metering mandate, so Oncor / retail providers buys back exported solar at a reduced rate (~25–50% of retail). In Dallas, that often makes a battery worthwhile — storing your own production beats exporting it cheaply. See full Texas net metering rules →

At Texas's 2026 average of $2.65/watt, the 9.5 kW system most Dallas homes need runs about $25,175 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $7,553 — landing the net cost near $17,623, with payback around 8.3 years.