Solar incentives
Solar incentives and rebates can save you thousands of dollars on installing solar panels. This is our one-stop-shop for all things incentives, including how they work, where they're available, and how much you can save.
Andrew Sendy
June 21, 2023
The cost of charging a Tesla—and how it compares to gas vehicles
The cost varies depending on if its a Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or Model S, where you charge the battery, and if you use a solar-powered or Level 2 charging stations. Which is cheapest overall?
Ben Zientara
May 18, 2023
Solar loans: Everything you need to know
Solar panels are a great way to cut down on your power bills but the initial cost can be off putting. Explore the pros and cons of financing your solar system.
Ben Zientara
November 8, 2022
Xcel Energy customers in Colorado can take advantage of new and revamped incentives for solar and storage
Xcel Energy Colorado will provide new incentives that will help spread the benefits of clean energy to a wide range of Colorado residents. Learn more here.
Catherine Lane
September 20, 2022
Homeowner’s guide to New York’s Megawatt Block solar incentive program
A breakdown of New York’s Megawatt Block incentive program that can save homeowners thousands of dollars when installing solar panels.
Catherine Lane
April 18, 2022
Explained: Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device program
A breakdown of how Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device energy storage incentive program works and if it’s a good choice for Vermont homeowners.
Ben Zientara
April 14, 2022
Eversource New Hampshire: solar incentives, payback period & more
Explaining how home solar works with Eversource, including how to reduce upfront costs, finding incentives & rebates, and determining average payback times.
Ben Zientara
October 4, 2021
Illinois renews its best solar incentive under Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
The Illinois Shines Adjustable Block Program was renewed as part of Illinois' new Climate And Equitable Jobs Act. Find out what this means for solar system owners in the state.
Catherine Lane
July 30, 2021
New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained
Explaining how much New Jersey’s new successor solar incentive program can save homeowners and what it means for the state’s solar industry.
Catherine Lane
May 14, 2021
The complete guide to New Jersey SRECs
A breakdown of the NJ SREC program, including what it is, how much SRECS are worth, and how homeowners can make money by selling them.
Catherine Lane
April 16, 2021
NJ Successor Program: What’s next now that SRECs are done?
New Jersey released a proposal for the Successor Program that will replace the popular NJ SREC solar incentive.
Ben Zientara
February 12, 2021
Big changes on the horizon for California net metering for 2022
California regulators are changing how solar owners connect to the grid & get credit for solar energy. The changes could greatly affect the solar industry.
Catherine Lane
December 22, 2020
The 26% solar tax credit has been extended until 2023
Congress has extended the 26% solar tax credit as part of their coronavirus relief package.