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Solar Panel Incentives by State (2026)
Every U.S. homeowner can claim the 30% federal solar tax credit — roughly $6,600 on a typical system. On top of that, your state, utility, and local programs decide how fast solar pays off. Pick your state for 2026 cost estimates, incentives, and net metering rules.
Cost figures are 2026 estimates that adjust the national average for each state's local price level. Incentive details change often — we link to the official DSIRE database on every state page so you can confirm current programs.
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| State | Solar Resource | State Credit | Typical Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Good | No / Varies | $12,628 |
| Alaska | Lower | No / Varies | $20,790 |
| Arizona | Excellent | Yes | $14,630 |
| Arkansas | Good | No / Varies | $12,012 |
| California | Excellent | No / Varies | $20,790 |
| Colorado | Good | No / Varies | $16,940 |
| Connecticut | Moderate | No / Varies | $18,480 |
| Delaware | Moderate | No / Varies | $16,170 |
| Florida | Excellent | No / Varies | $15,400 |
| Georgia | Good | No / Varies | $13,860 |
| Hawaii | Excellent | Yes | $23,100 |
| Idaho | Good | Yes | $14,630 |
| Illinois | Moderate | No / Varies | $16,170 |
| Indiana | Moderate | No / Varies | $13,552 |
| Iowa | Moderate | No / Varies | $13,090 |
| Kansas | Good | No / Varies | $13,090 |
| Kentucky | Moderate | No / Varies | $12,782 |
| Louisiana | Good | No / Varies | $13,552 |
| Maine | Moderate | No / Varies | $16,170 |
| Maryland | Moderate | No / Varies | $17,248 |
| Massachusetts | Moderate | Yes | $19,250 |
| Michigan | Moderate | No / Varies | $14,168 |
| Minnesota | Moderate | No / Varies | $15,708 |
| Mississippi | Good | No / Varies | $11,550 |
| Missouri | Good | No / Varies | $13,552 |
| Montana | Good | Yes | $15,400 |
| Nebraska | Good | No / Varies | $13,552 |
| Nevada | Excellent | No / Varies | $16,170 |
| New Hampshire | Lower | No / Varies | $16,940 |
| New Jersey | Moderate | No / Varies | $18,788 |
| New Mexico | Excellent | Yes | $13,860 |
| New York | Moderate | Yes | $20,020 |
| North Carolina | Good | No / Varies | $13,860 |
| North Dakota | Good | No / Varies | $14,168 |
| Ohio | Moderate | No / Varies | $13,860 |
| Oklahoma | Good | No / Varies | $12,628 |
| Oregon | Moderate | No / Varies | $17,248 |
| Pennsylvania | Moderate | No / Varies | $16,170 |
| Rhode Island | Moderate | No / Varies | $18,172 |
| South Carolina | Good | Yes | $13,090 |
| South Dakota | Good | No / Varies | $13,552 |
| Tennessee | Good | No / Varies | $13,090 |
| Texas | Excellent | No / Varies | $14,168 |
| Utah | Good | Yes | $15,400 |
| Vermont | Lower | No / Varies | $17,248 |
| Virginia | Moderate | No / Varies | $15,708 |
| Washington | Lower | No / Varies | $18,172 |
| West Virginia | Moderate | No / Varies | $12,320 |
| Wisconsin | Moderate | No / Varies | $15,092 |
| Wyoming | Good | No / Varies | $14,630 |
"Typical net cost" is the estimated cost of a typical residential system after the 30% federal credit, before any state or utility incentives.
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