Estimated Savings for a Typical Utah Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,800
State Incentive
None
Net Cost
$22,800
Annual Savings
$1,514
Payback Period
15.1 yrs
25-Year Savings
$28,906
CO₂ Offset/yr
12,895 lbs
Utah 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 Utah: Rocky Mountain Power. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Utah
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $1,447 | 15.8 | 199,723 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Valley City | $1,567 | 14.5 | 140,230 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | $1,309 | 17.4 | 116,961 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Provo | $1,444 | 15.8 | 115,919 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Orem | $1,528 | 14.9 | 98,129 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Sandy | $1,463 | 15.6 | 96,904 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| St. George | $1,704 | 13.4 | 90,077 | Dixie Power |
| Ogden | $1,447 | 15.8 | 87,321 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Layton | $1,396 | 16.3 | 76,688 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Taylorsville | $1,530 | 14.9 | 60,448 | Rocky Mountain Power |
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Quick Facts: Utah
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.108/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 6 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Rocky Mountain Power
- 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost