Incentives & Rebates

Solar Rebates & Tax Credits

To encourage their citizens to go solar, a growing number of states offer solar power incentives, usually in the form of solar rebates or tax credits. The amount of the solar rebate varies from state to state, but in all cases it will cover a significant portion of your solar system installation cost. In most cases, SSU Solar will credit you for the rebate up front. This means you pay only the net cost and let us wait for reimbursement from the state.

In addition, the US government currently offers residential solar system owners a one-time federal tax credit, capped at $2,000, after the first year of operation. Commercial solar system owners receive a 30% federal tax credit after the first year.

A great resource for getting comprehensive details on your state’s incentive programs for both renewable energy and energy efficiency, plus any available local and utility incentives, is the DSIRE website – the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency. http://www.dsireusa.org/

Please note that some areas may qualify for additional incentives through local municipal utilities.