Estimated Savings for a Typical North Dakota Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$23,200
State Incentive
-$3,000
Net Cost
$20,200
Annual Savings
$1,053
Payback Period
19.2 yrs
25-Year Savings
$15,770
CO₂ Offset/yr
9,886 lbs
North Dakota 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.
$3,000
North Dakota State Incentive
North Dakota offers a 15% state tax credit up to $3,000.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in North Dakota: Xcel Energy ND. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in North Dakota
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $1,204 | 16.8 | 125,990 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Bismarck | $1,121 | 18 | 73,529 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Grand Forks | $1,182 | 17.1 | 59,166 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Minot | $1,153 | 17.5 | 48,655 | Minot Public Works |
| West Fargo | $936 | 21.6 | 38,626 | Xcel Energy ND |
| Williston | $1,110 | 18.2 | 29,160 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Dickinson | $1,065 | 19 | 25,001 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Mandan | $1,175 | 17.2 | 21,286 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Jamestown | $924 | 21.9 | 15,427 | Montana-Dakota Utilities |
| Wahpeton | $1,018 | 19.9 | 7,766 | Xcel Energy ND |
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Quick Facts: North Dakota
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.098/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.6 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Xcel Energy ND
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail