Estimated Savings for a Typical Pennsylvania Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$24,800
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$23,800
Annual Savings
$1,521
Payback Period
15.6 yrs
25-Year Savings
$28,161
CO₂ Offset/yr
9,456 lbs
Pennsylvania 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.
$1,000
Pennsylvania State Incentive
Pennsylvania offers a Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) program.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Pennsylvania: PECO. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Pennsylvania
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $1,737 | 13.7 | 1,584,064 | PECO |
| Pittsburgh | $1,325 | 18 | 302,971 | Duquesne Light |
| Allentown | $1,567 | 15.2 | 125,845 | PPL Electric |
| Erie | $1,261 | 18.9 | 94,831 | FirstEnergy PA |
| Reading | $1,383 | 17.2 | 88,082 | PPL Electric |
| Scranton | $1,283 | 18.5 | 76,997 | PPL Electric |
| Bethlehem | $1,657 | 14.4 | 75,269 | PPL Electric |
| Lancaster | $1,246 | 19.1 | 59,322 | PPL Electric |
| Harrisburg | $1,449 | 16.4 | 50,099 | PPL Electric |
| York | $1,446 | 16.5 | 47,920 | PPL Electric |
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Quick Facts: Pennsylvania
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.148/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.4 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: PECO
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail