2026 Guide to Solar Incentives in Your State
Find State Rebates, Net Metering, and Local Savings After the Federal ITC
What's Changed in 2026?
- Federal ITC Is Gone for Homeowners: The 30% federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. No federal credit is available for new residential solar installations.
- Commercial ITC Still Active: Businesses can still claim 30% via Section 48E through 2032, with bonus adders for domestic content and energy communities.
- State/Utility Incentives Are Key: With no federal credit, state rebates, net metering, and local utility programs are now the primary savings for homeowners.
- Act Fast: Many state programs run out of funds or change annually. Secure your rebate as soon as possible.
2026 Solar Incentives by State
Find your state for rebates, tax credits, and links to the official DSIRE database. All incentives are subject to change—always verify before purchasing. For region-specific details, see our Ontario solar incentives guide.
| State | State Rebate | Net Metering | Sales/Property Tax | DSIRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | Partial | Yes | View |
| Alaska | No | No | No | View |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Arkansas | No | Yes | No | View |
| California | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Colorado | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Delaware | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Florida | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| Georgia | Partial | Partial | Yes | View |
| Hawaii | Partial | Yes | Yes | View |
| Idaho | No | Yes | No | View |
| Illinois | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Indiana | Partial | Partial | No | View |
| Iowa | Partial | Yes | No | View |
| Kansas | No | Yes | No | View |
| Kentucky | No | Yes | No | View |
| Louisiana | No | Partial | No | View |
| Maine | Yes | Yes | No | View |
| Maryland | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Michigan | No | Yes | No | View |
| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Mississippi | No | Partial | No | View |
| Missouri | Partial | Yes | No | View |
| Montana | No | Yes | No | View |
| Nebraska | No | Yes | No | View |
| Nevada | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| New Hampshire | Partial | Yes | Yes | View |
| New Jersey | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| New Mexico | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| North Carolina | Partial | Yes | No | View |
| North Dakota | No | Yes | No | View |
| Ohio | No | Yes | No | View |
| Oklahoma | No | Partial | No | View |
| Oregon | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Pennsylvania | Partial | Yes | No | View |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| South Carolina | Yes | Yes | No | View |
| South Dakota | No | No | No | View |
| Tennessee | Partial | Partial | No | View |
| Texas | Partial | Partial | No | View |
| Utah | No | Yes | No | View |
| Vermont | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| Virginia | Partial | Yes | Yes | View |
| Washington | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| West Virginia | No | Partial | No | View |
| Wisconsin | Partial | Yes | No | View |
| Wyoming | No | Yes | No | View |
How to Claim Your Solar Incentives
- Use our solar payback calculator to estimate your total savings including all incentives.
- Check your state's programs (see table above or DSIRE).
- Confirm your installer is approved for rebates/tax credits (ask for paperwork up front). Solar installers can help streamline the process.
- Submit all applications as soon as installation is complete—deadlines can be short.
- Track status with our ROI dashboard and save documentation for tax season or resale.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. However, the commercial ITC (Section 48E) remains active at 30% for business solar through 2032.
Use the table above, try our interactive incentives tool, or visit DSIRE, the nation's official solar incentive database.
Usually yes—most homeowners can combine state rebates, the federal tax credit, and local utility offers to maximize savings.
It depends on future legislation. In the meantime, many states are expanding their own programs to fill the gap. Sign up below for Shop.Solar’s free update list.