Estimated Savings for a Typical Mississippi Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,000
State Incentive
None
Net Cost
$22,000
Annual Savings
$1,308
Payback Period
16.8 yrs
25-Year Savings
$22,684
CO₂ Offset/yr
10,746 lbs
Mississippi Solar Incentives
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Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.
Net Metering Policy: Avoided Cost
Top utility in Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Mississippi
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $1,285 | 17.1 | 153,701 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Gulfport | $1,523 | 14.4 | 71,012 | Mississippi Power |
| Southaven | $1,177 | 18.7 | 56,588 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Biloxi | $1,299 | 16.9 | 46,319 | Mississippi Power |
| Hattiesburg | $1,390 | 15.8 | 46,099 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Olive Branch | $1,099 | 20 | 42,451 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Tupelo | $1,203 | 18.3 | 38,771 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Meridian | $1,406 | 15.6 | 36,540 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Horn Lake | $1,087 | 20.2 | 27,018 | Entergy Mississippi |
| Clinton | $1,300 | 16.9 | 25,560 | Entergy Mississippi |
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Quick Facts: Mississippi
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.112/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Entergy Mississippi
- 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost