Solar incentives

Solar incentives and rebates can save you thousands of dollars on installing solar panels. This is our one-stop-shop for all things incentives, including how they work, where they're available, and how much you can save.

New petition seeks to end net metering across the United States

Thi Deremer

May 20, 2020

New petition seeks to end net metering across the United States

NERA has filed a petition to end net metering. Find out how it can affect solar homeowners and how you can help.

California solar incentives and rebates for 2023

Thi Deremer

April 14, 2020

California solar incentives and rebates for 2023

It is very difficult to search for solar incentives because there are many solar and energy efficiency incentives in CA for which your home would not be eligible. As such, we built this simple California solar incentives calculator that shows only the cur

Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar

Jen Merithew

April 14, 2020

Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar

The Tesla solar roof has changed over the years. What’s the latest solar roof news and is it worth the cost? The answer may surprise you!

New Mexico’s solar tax credit is back with big savings

Jen Merithew

March 12, 2020

New Mexico’s solar tax credit is back with big savings

Reviewing how much you can save with New Mexico's reinstated solar tax credit.

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?

Jen Merithew

February 7, 2020

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?

Oregon’s new incentive program gives rebates for installing solar panels and battery storage systems.

The impact of recent policy changes on solar in 2020

Jen Merithew

January 10, 2020

The impact of recent policy changes on solar in 2020

It's been a rollercoaster year on the solar policy front. Here’s a review of some stand-out policy stories from 2019 and their effect on solar progress in 2020.

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

Jen Merithew

November 27, 2019

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

KY just passed a bill that replaces full retail net metering with a lower compensation rate for solar customers. How will this affect their savings?

California boosts SGIP battery incentives in response to wildfires

Jen Merithew

October 9, 2019

California boosts SGIP battery incentives in response to wildfires

CPUC’s recent changes to battery storage rebate program, SGIP, aim to help low-income, high fire risk communities.

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Teddy Theil

April 11, 2019

Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?

Need to know the return on investment before making a big commitment like solar for your home. Here are the costs, incentives, savings and payback.

How Mass Save can help cut your energy costs

Chiquita Keil

March 18, 2019

How Mass Save can help cut your energy costs

Mass Save’s incentives and rebates can help just about everyone in Massachusetts save money on energy bills. But how do you know if you’re eligible?

The best Energize CT rebates, incentives, and loans in 2023

Ralph Baruth

February 26, 2019

The best Energize CT rebates, incentives, and loans in 2023

Energize Connecticut offers several programs to help you improve energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills. Solar in CT is another great option.

Is a Mosaic solar loan the best option for financing solar panels?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

February 10, 2019

Is a Mosaic solar loan the best option for financing solar panels?

Mosaic is the top provider of solar loans and offers a reasonable financing option for homeowners with a credit score of 640 or higher.