There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Connecticut has ranked in the top ten states for solar policy and incentives, and also in solar installations per year for the past few years. With solar net energy metering offered for 20 years for people who install solar, the financials look great for those who install now. People who wait may miss out. Connecticut has also rolled out a low and moderate income solar program. Read on to learn more!
Learn what solar incentives are available to Connecticut homeowners
See what Connecticut solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Connecticut solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Connecticut
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
With net metering, your utility company is required to track the amount of solar power you send back into the grid and how much you use, and credit you for the difference at retail prices. The difference is reflected as a credit on your next bill, and reset annually. This is a huge benefit to you as a solar owner, and a policy we’d like to see expanded in most other parts of the country.
Nearly unanimously in late 2019, the Connecticut Senate saved the state’s solar industry by extending its current strong net metering policy through 2021. Those who go solar now can have their net metering locked in until 2041!
If, however, you miss the boat on Connecticut net metering, you'll be subject to whatever "feed-in tariff" (FIT) your utility company manages to push through the state's Public Utilities Commission. A FIT is the price you get paid for a kWh of solar energy, and the FITs in Connecticut are sure to be less than the price you'll be paying for electricity from the utility company.We’re hopeful the state legislature can design a longer term successor which is fair and creates more long-term reliability for installers and homeowners alike.
Connecticut has generous solar power rebates, for up to a 10-kilowatt installation. If you use enough energy to justify a 10-kW system, the state offers $426 back per kW. This means the max you can get from the program is $4,260. That’s pretty sweet. That amount is typically paid directly to your solar contractor from the state, so expect to see it reflected on your quote and handled by them.
The state also offers incentives for third-party companies who install and maintain solar panels on homes and lease the systems to homeowners, which makes Connecticut one of the best places in the country for solar leasing!
When solar panels are installed on your home, its value increases. We’re talking many thousands of dollars of instant property value goodness. But wait, that isn’t even the best news! Connecticut has provided residents a way out of paying more property taxes for putting solar panels on their roofs since 1977, thanks to the Connecticut solar energy property tax exemption.
As long as you file a claim with the board of assessors before the first day of November in the applicable assessment year, you will not have to pay a single penny more in property taxes for that shiny new PV system.
What’s more, your solar installation in Connecticut is also 100% exempt from sales taxes, saving you 6.35% right out of the gate!
Connecticut has a low-income solar program! Called the Solar For All Program, it's helped nearly 2,000 low-income Connecticut homeowners get solar panels installed on their roof and save money on their electric bill.
Unlike other states, Connecticut doesn't promote solar ownership, but instead engages in a public/private partnership to install solar systems under a kind of third-party ownership called a power purchase agreement, or PPA for short.
A PPA makes the solar installation company essentially your second electricity provider—you pay for all the energy the solar panels generate, at a lower rate than you had been paying the electric company. In the case of the Solar for All program, the cost of a PPA is considerably less than retail energy, because Connecticut subsidizes the systems and the savings are passed on to the low-income homeowner.
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36 solar companies in Connecticut provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.85 96 Reviews
Will Hazzard , over 1 month
Earthlight was a great company to work with. I knew what I wanted and they improved upon that. The installation crew was prompt, effective and clean up on the roof and in the garage. The design/project manager was exceptionally knowledgeable and creative. I'm glad I went with Earthlight!
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Will Hazzard , over 1 month
Earthlight was a great company to work with. I knew what I wanted and they improved upon that. The installation crew was prompt, effective and clean up on the roof and in the garage. The design/project manager was exceptionally knowledgeable and creative. I'm glad I went with Earthlight!
4.82 410 Reviews
Diane G, over 1 month
Green Power Energy has been helpful and responsive from the beginning of our journey with Solar Energy in NJ. They respond both by phone and e-mail. The installation went smoothly and the panels are fully operational.
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Diane G, over 1 month
Green Power Energy has been helpful and responsive from the beginning of our journey with Solar Energy in NJ. They respond both by phone and e-mail. The installation went smoothly and the panels are fully operational.
4.72 83 Reviews
DanielleD, over 1 month
We had our solar panels installed by Savkat in May 2025. The installation was done according to the plan / timeline and we have started seeing $0 electric bills. There were however, two disappointing issues that leave me worried about their commitment to their customers: 1. My son and his family installed their panels first. His sales person promised him a $1,000 referral fee if he introduced us and we bought our panels from Savkat. He did introduce us and despite multiple calls / texts to Brad, he does not respond and my son has never received the referral fee. 2. The initial setup was somehow ‘accidentally reversed’ and for the first month our bill was doubled. Eversource verified the issue and Savkat came out and fixed it. I have asked to be reimbursed for the overage we had to pay, but until today, no one is even responding. I own a business and feel strongly that you should honor your word to your customers. I now wonder whether they would honor a warranty. You have other solar companies to choose from - choose one that will care about you after you finish paying for your panels.
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DanielleD, over 1 month
We had our solar panels installed by Savkat in May 2025. The installation was done according to the plan / timeline and we have started seeing $0 electric bills. There were however, two disappointing issues that leave me worried about their commitment to their customers: 1. My son and his family installed their panels first. His sales person promised him a $1,000 referral fee if he introduced us and we bought our panels from Savkat. He did introduce us and despite multiple calls / texts to Brad, he does not respond and my son has never received the referral fee. 2. The initial setup was somehow ‘accidentally reversed’ and for the first month our bill was doubled. Eversource verified the issue and Savkat came out and fixed it. I have asked to be reimbursed for the overage we had to pay, but until today, no one is even responding. I own a business and feel strongly that you should honor your word to your customers. I now wonder whether they would honor a warranty. You have other solar companies to choose from - choose one that will care about you after you finish paying for your panels.
4.51 756 Reviews
Harrison, over 1 month
Had a great experience getting solar installed with Venture.
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Harrison, over 1 month
Had a great experience getting solar installed with Venture.
4.50 14 Reviews
Satisfied customer of Son Energy, over 1 month
After researching solar for several years, I made the decision to go forward before the 26% federal tax credit is reduced again by end of 2020. My home has electric baseboard heat, and though I had a high efficiency mini split heat pump system installed two years ago, the winter heating costs from Eversource were still astronomical, and continuing to grow every year. I had spoken with the large solar companies, but in the end, going solar was going to make them more money than it would save me, mainly because of the high cost of the systems that is built into financing. I spoke with Ron at Son Energy, and his down to earth approach, willingness to provide detailed explanations to answer all my questions, and 100% satisfaction guarantee, led me have him come to my home for a detailed walkthrough. When he wanted to come out to see my home for himself, and didn’t give a quote until he had personally been to my property, I knew he would provide the best install and service years down the road. His prior background in nuclear engineering is impressive, and gave me the confidence in his knowledge and expertise in designing and building the optimal system for my home. His pricing was highly competitive and fair, and he didn’t come across as trying to sell me something I didn’t need. There was no sales pitch, just an honest explanation of the benefits of the system vs the cost, and why it made sense in my situation to go solar. So glad I went with Ron and Son Energy. After the work contract was signed, he handled all the effort from permits to install, and arranged to come to my home a week early to begin the work. Ron (and the subcontractors he works with for electrical and panel install) were honest, efficient, and cleaned up after the multi day install. Everything he agreed to was completed in a top quality manner, and very timely. Now just waiting for the net meter install, and a full switch off of public utility to 100% solar production. I couldn’t be happier that I went with a local CT professional, and picked Ron Tooker with Son Energy.
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$17,900 ($3.58 per watt)
Satisfied customer of Son Energy, over 1 month
After researching solar for several years, I made the decision to go forward before the 26% federal tax credit is reduced again by end of 2020. My home has electric baseboard heat, and though I had a high efficiency mini split heat pump system installed two years ago, the winter heating costs from Eversource were still astronomical, and continuing to grow every year. I had spoken with the large solar companies, but in the end, going solar was going to make them more money than it would save me, mainly because of the high cost of the systems that is built into financing. I spoke with Ron at Son Energy, and his down to earth approach, willingness to provide detailed explanations to answer all my questions, and 100% satisfaction guarantee, led me have him come to my home for a detailed walkthrough. When he wanted to come out to see my home for himself, and didn’t give a quote until he had personally been to my property, I knew he would provide the best install and service years down the road. His prior background in nuclear engineering is impressive, and gave me the confidence in his knowledge and expertise in designing and building the optimal system for my home. His pricing was highly competitive and fair, and he didn’t come across as trying to sell me something I didn’t need. There was no sales pitch, just an honest explanation of the benefits of the system vs the cost, and why it made sense in my situation to go solar. So glad I went with Ron and Son Energy. After the work contract was signed, he handled all the effort from permits to install, and arranged to come to my home a week early to begin the work. Ron (and the subcontractors he works with for electrical and panel install) were honest, efficient, and cleaned up after the multi day install. Everything he agreed to was completed in a top quality manner, and very timely. Now just waiting for the net meter install, and a full switch off of public utility to 100% solar production. I couldn’t be happier that I went with a local CT professional, and picked Ron Tooker with Son Energy.
4.50 29 Reviews
David Kucher, over 1 month
The solar and battery were installed in 2018; however, over the past six months, the battery began to fail. PurePoint worked with the battery manufacturer to diagnose the problem, order the parts, install the parts, and help me to monitor the results. There were bumps along the way (including wrong parts and missing parts) ... and PurePoint worked with me to keep me apprised of status, updates, and expectations. Everything is now back up and running. The demonstration of how a company helps you when things AREN'T going well shows their dedication to their customers. Five stars!
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$24,050 ($4.81 per watt)
David Kucher, over 1 month
The solar and battery were installed in 2018; however, over the past six months, the battery began to fail. PurePoint worked with the battery manufacturer to diagnose the problem, order the parts, install the parts, and help me to monitor the results. There were bumps along the way (including wrong parts and missing parts) ... and PurePoint worked with me to keep me apprised of status, updates, and expectations. Everything is now back up and running. The demonstration of how a company helps you when things AREN'T going well shows their dedication to their customers. Five stars!
4.46 11 Reviews
Mr. Coster, over 1 month
We had a number of solar companies come out but Adam gave us the best panels and price of all of them. He explained how everything works and made it an easy choice.He followed up with us giving us updates along the way and extra goodies. I would recommend Adam to anyone looking to put solar panels on their house. I have already recommended him to a few of my friends and family. He is thoughtful, honest and efficient. I would use him again without hesitation. 5 star service
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Mr. Coster, over 1 month
We had a number of solar companies come out but Adam gave us the best panels and price of all of them. He explained how everything works and made it an easy choice.He followed up with us giving us updates along the way and extra goodies. I would recommend Adam to anyone looking to put solar panels on their house. I have already recommended him to a few of my friends and family. He is thoughtful, honest and efficient. I would use him again without hesitation. 5 star service
4.44 33 Reviews
Chris Bankston, over 1 month
With my wife and recently moving to CT in our new home, we were filled with many emotions, and deciding to go solar felt like it could be overwhelming — but thanks to Adam, and the whole team at Premier Improvements, the entire process was absolutely seamless. Adam was there for us from day one, answering ALL of our questions, and keeping us in the loop every step of the way. Incredible communication and professionalism! We also had a great experience working with our project managers Brian and Valter, who kept things on track and moving forward to which we really appreciate. But we have to give a huge shoutout to Chadwick, who installed our system. Not only did he walk us through how everything works and make sure the setup was clean and done right, but he also went above and beyond. From the initial inspection, to the roof replacement, and to the installation of the solar panels he checked that everything was in place ensuring the safety of everyone and also respecting our property and showing us how the system works. We did have a few issues after hours with some other parts of the project, and Chadwick was there for us at every corner—super responsive, respectful, and genuinely helpful. We also did run into a couple of hiccups with EverSource (Which is completely out of our control and also Premier's control), but Premier took care of everything and made sure we got up and running with our solar panel system as soon as possible. From coordinating with the city inspectors, to even removing our massive trees in front, and trimming some other high branches, Premier handled it all. Honestly, we thought going solar would be a nightmare because of the horror stories we've heard, but after doing our research and going with Premier, we couldn’t be more grateful. They’re honest, straightforward, responsive, and genuinely care about doing things right. In fact, we just met with Adam a few days ago as he was in the neighborhood, and wanted to see our finished project, and it was so great to catch up with him again! Go with Premier Improvements! You’ll be glad you did and the solar savings are definitely WORTH IT.
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Chris Bankston, over 1 month
With my wife and recently moving to CT in our new home, we were filled with many emotions, and deciding to go solar felt like it could be overwhelming — but thanks to Adam, and the whole team at Premier Improvements, the entire process was absolutely seamless. Adam was there for us from day one, answering ALL of our questions, and keeping us in the loop every step of the way. Incredible communication and professionalism! We also had a great experience working with our project managers Brian and Valter, who kept things on track and moving forward to which we really appreciate. But we have to give a huge shoutout to Chadwick, who installed our system. Not only did he walk us through how everything works and make sure the setup was clean and done right, but he also went above and beyond. From the initial inspection, to the roof replacement, and to the installation of the solar panels he checked that everything was in place ensuring the safety of everyone and also respecting our property and showing us how the system works. We did have a few issues after hours with some other parts of the project, and Chadwick was there for us at every corner—super responsive, respectful, and genuinely helpful. We also did run into a couple of hiccups with EverSource (Which is completely out of our control and also Premier's control), but Premier took care of everything and made sure we got up and running with our solar panel system as soon as possible. From coordinating with the city inspectors, to even removing our massive trees in front, and trimming some other high branches, Premier handled it all. Honestly, we thought going solar would be a nightmare because of the horror stories we've heard, but after doing our research and going with Premier, we couldn’t be more grateful. They’re honest, straightforward, responsive, and genuinely care about doing things right. In fact, we just met with Adam a few days ago as he was in the neighborhood, and wanted to see our finished project, and it was so great to catch up with him again! Go with Premier Improvements! You’ll be glad you did and the solar savings are definitely WORTH IT.
4.41 34 Reviews
David Weinreb, over 1 month
Aegis has been an incredible partner for our solar panel installation on our home. From Salesperson Nathan Hernandez to operations/compliance/project manager extraordinnaire Sarah Moore (AND the installation team) everyone has been quick, clear, helpful, and supportive along the way. Pricing was competitive, drawings were clear, they knew how to manage the compliance/approval/permit process, and provided us with the guidance we needed to get the project done. I am so glad we decided to work with Aegis for this important investment in our home.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$21,800 ($4.36 per watt)
David Weinreb, over 1 month
Aegis has been an incredible partner for our solar panel installation on our home. From Salesperson Nathan Hernandez to operations/compliance/project manager extraordinnaire Sarah Moore (AND the installation team) everyone has been quick, clear, helpful, and supportive along the way. Pricing was competitive, drawings were clear, they knew how to manage the compliance/approval/permit process, and provided us with the guidance we needed to get the project done. I am so glad we decided to work with Aegis for this important investment in our home.
4.30 52 Reviews
Bret, over 1 month
Contract was signed in November of 2021, with an estimated 5 month time to complete. It has been over 14 months, and I have wasted considerable time trying to move things along. Most of the delays have been unexplained. Maybe a couple extra months were due to UI (the utility), but the rest I do not understand or were easily avoidable. During the delays, Con Edison Solutions failed to notify the bank or ask the bank for an extension so the financing fell through, leading to far higher interest rates.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$21,900 ($4.38 per watt)
Bret, over 1 month
Contract was signed in November of 2021, with an estimated 5 month time to complete. It has been over 14 months, and I have wasted considerable time trying to move things along. Most of the delays have been unexplained. Maybe a couple extra months were due to UI (the utility), but the rest I do not understand or were easily avoidable. During the delays, Con Edison Solutions failed to notify the bank or ask the bank for an extension so the financing fell through, leading to far higher interest rates.
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