MadisonSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Madison homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal residential credit. What remains is Madison Gas & Electric net metering. At 4.4 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $110/month bill (about 786 kWh) needs roughly a 7.4 kW system — 19 panels — and pays back in about 13.9 years.
Solar Incentives Available in Madison
The federal residential credit does not apply to a Madison system installed in 2026. Wisconsin does not add a state income tax credit in this dataset. Madison Gas & Electric sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.
Madison Gas & Electric offers net metering in Madison, and Wisconsin's Focus on Energy adds a modest solar reward.
How Much Solar Madison Homes Produce
Madison gets 4.4 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,285 kWh per year here. A 7.4 kW system — the size that fits a typical $110/month Madison Gas & Electric bill — generates roughly 9,508 kWh annually, worth about $1,331 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.
Madison Gas & Electric Net Metering in Madison
Madison Gas & Electric credits excess solar generation from Madison homes under Wisconsin's full retail-rate net metering (~100% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Wisconsin net metering rules →
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Madison?
At Wisconsin's 2026 average of $2.95/watt, the 7.4 kW system most Madison homes need runs about $21,830 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. Net cost in this model is about $21,830, with payback around 13.9 years. Those figures use $0 federal credit.
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Enter your Madison Gas & Electric bill. The calculator uses $0 federal credit plus Wisconsin incentives — system size, net cost, payback, and 25-year savings.