Texas Solar Tax Incentives
Federal Solar Tax Credits, Utility Company Rebates and Other Incentives
Federal Solar Tax Credit – 26% of the total cost of your solar equipment. Let the government pay for 1/4 of your solar project!*
Disclaimer: contact your tax advisor for more information
Local Utility Rebates – Vary by company. Contact us for more information on your utility company rebate
Other Incentives – Veteran and First Responder discounts
Additional Rebates from your Local Utility
Texas does not offer a statewide solar tax credit or solar rebate program. That said, many local governments and utility companies offer great incentives to homeowners who decide to go solar. Here are some examples:
Austin Energy
Residents in Austin, TX can get a rebate that ranges anywhere from $0.50 to $0.80 per Watt (W) of solar power installed in your home. Additionally, you’re eligible for Austin Energy’s Value of Solar Tariff, a program that pays homeowners $0.113 for each and every kilowatt-hour (kWh) your solar panels are generating.
CPS Energy
Anyone in Texas who is a CPS Energy customer can receive up to $1.20 per Watt (W) of solar panels installed on your roof.
Oncor
Homes that are powered by Oncor are eligible for a cash rebate of $538.83 per kilowatt for their solar panel system installation. That comes out to an average of $0.54/W. In addition, since Oncor customers are not eligible for Net Metering, they are eligible to receive a $0.2519/kWh credit for the solar electricity their home generates.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, the City of Sunset Valley and Garland Power
These companies also offer rebates for any homeowners who go solar in their areas.
Disclaimer – this is not a comprehensive list and may change depending upon the utility company