State Incentives

7 independent, fact-checked articles about state incentives.

State Solar Incentives in 2026: What's Left Now That the Federal Tax Credit Is Gone

The 30% federal residential solar credit expired for installations after December 31, 2025. Here's exactly which state incentives are still standing — and which states now offer the strongest packages.

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State Battery Storage Incentives in 2026: SGIP and the Other Programs Worth Knowing

The federal battery storage tax credit expired alongside the solar credit. In a handful of states, though, storage-specific programs can still cover a meaningful share of the cost — if you know where to look.

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SREC Markets Explained: Which States Pay You for Solar Production

In a handful of states, your solar panels don't just cut your electric bill — they generate a separate, sellable certificate for every megawatt-hour produced. Here's how SREC markets work and what they're worth.

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Sales Tax Exemptions for Solar Equipment: Which States Offer Them

A sales tax exemption is the simplest solar incentive there is — no application, no waiting, just a lower number on your invoice. Here's which states apply it and how much it's actually worth.

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Solar Property Tax Exemptions by State: How They Work and What They're Worth

Solar panels can raise your home's value — and in most states, that added value doesn't raise your property tax bill. Here's how the exemption works and how to estimate what it saves you.

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How State Solar Incentives Stack With the Federal Tax Credit

State incentives don't replace the federal credit — they stack on top of it. But the order they're calculated in changes your actual out-of-pocket cost.

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How State Solar Incentives Differ From the Federal Tax Credit

The federal credit is the same nationwide, but state incentives vary wildly — some are rebates, some are tax credits, some are performance-based payments. Here's how to tell them apart.

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