Idaho Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Idaho 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 $28,431 system, that's a $8,529 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
$2,000
Idaho State Incentive
Idaho offers a 40% deduction on solar installation costs over 4 years.
Net Metering in Idaho
Idaho has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Idaho Power, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.102/kWh
Top Utility
Idaho Power
Utility Net Metering Policies in Idaho
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | $0.102 | Full Retail | 100% of consumption |
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