Incentives*

Federal, state, and local incentives for Solar PV, Storage, and Electric Vehicles help homeowners and businesses save money on energy costs.

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Federal, State & Local Incentives Can Help You Go Solar

Federal Tax Credits

The solar investment tax credit (ITC) is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income taxes that a homeowner claiming the credit would otherwise pay the federal government. The ITC is 30% of the cost to purchase and install a solar system through 2032. For those leasing a system, tax credits are not offered.

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State Incentives

California offers many state and local incentives for going solar. The utilities offer incentives such as energy audits and battery rebates. They vary by utility company and location. We will help you to attain all of the incentives your project qualifies for.

Property Tax Exemption

A solar power installation has been shown to increase the value of your home. In California, solar panels are eligible for a Solar Energy System Property Tax Exclusion. This simply means that, if your solar panel system increases the value of your home, you may be exempt from paying taxes on that increased value.

Storage Incentives

Another California incentive is the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which offers rebates for buying and installing a solar battery along with a rooftop panel system. It varies by the utility and battery storage capacity. PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E customers may be eligible for this rebate. Learn more.

EV Incentives

Manufactures Discounts – For vehicles placed in service on or after April 18, 2023, the credit amount will depend on the vehicle meeting the critical minerals requirement ($3,750) and/or the battery components requirement ($3,750). A vehicle meeting neither requirement will not be eligible for a credit, a vehicle meeting only one requirement may be eligible for a $3,750 credit, and a vehicle meeting both requirements may be eligible forthe full $7,500 credit.

For vehicles placed in service before or on April 17, 2023, the credit is calculated as a $2,500 base amount plus, for a vehicle which draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least 7 kilowatt hours of capacity, $417, plus an additional $417 for each kilowatt hour of battery capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt hours, up to an additional $5,000 beyond the base amount. In general, the minimum credit amount will be $3,751 ($2,500 + 3 * $417), representing the credit amount for a vehicle with the required minimum of 7 kilowatt hours of battery capacity. Learn more

The credit is nonrefundable, so you can’t get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can’t apply any excess credit to future tax years. Learn more.

For vehicles purchased in 2022 or before, credit eligibility was determined under different criteria.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Zillow estimates that homes with solar sell for 4% more than those without.
  • Gain financial clarity on power costs.
  • Use more power guilt-free.
  • Save money every month from Day One.
  • Increase the potential resale value of your home.
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*Ask your representative about which incentive you’re eligible to receive. Please consult a tax advisor on your ability to claim these nonrefundable tax credits.