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State-Level Incentives

• State Solar Tax Credits
  Credits applied to state income taxes (available in select states).

• State Cash Rebates
  Upfront or post-install rebates that reduce the net system cost.

• State Performance-Based Incentives
  Payments based on how much electricity the system produces.

Utility & Local Incentives

• Utility Solar Rebates
  Cash incentives from local electric utilities.

• Municipal or County Rebates
  City- or county-sponsored solar incentives.
  
  

Net Metering / Net Billing

• Net Metering
  Excess solar energy exported to the grid is credited on the utility bill.

• Net Billing / Export Credits
  Energy exports are credited at a reduced or fixed rate instead of full retail value.
  
  

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)

• SRECs
  Homeowners earn certificates based on system production and sell them for cash in eligible states.
  
  

Property Tax Incentives

• Property Tax Exemptions
  Prevent increases in property taxes due to added home value from solar.
  
  

Sales Tax Incentives

• Sales Tax Exemptions
  Exempt solar equipment and installation from state or local sales tax.

Residential Financing Incentives

• Low-Interest State or Utility Loans

• PACE Financing (where allowed)

• Solar Grants or Buydown Programs (limited availability)
  
  

Special Residential Programs

• Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Solar Programs

• Community Solar Incentives
  For homeowners who can’t install rooftop solar.

• Battery & Storage Incentives
  Rebates or tax credits for solar-paired energy storage systems.
  
  

Battery-Specific Incentives (Growing Category)

• Federal Battery Tax Credit (when storage meets eligibility rules)

• State or Utility Battery Rebates

• Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Programs
  Homeowners are paid for allowing their batteries to support the grid.