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Connecticut Solar Incentives & Tax Credits

Every solar incentive available to Connecticut homeowners in 2026.

30%

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $18,237 system, that's a $5,471 credit.

  • ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
  • ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
  • ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
  • ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$1,500

Connecticut State Incentive

Connecticut offers a Residential Solar Investment Program rebate.

Net Metering in Connecticut

Connecticut has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Eversource CT, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.

Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.235/kWh
Top Utility
Eversource CT

Utility Net Metering Policies in Connecticut

UtilityRate/kWhNet MeteringCapacity Limit
Eversource CT$0.235Full RetailNo overall limit
United Illuminating$0.235Full RetailNo overall limit

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