Kentucky Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Kentucky 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 $27,174 system, that's a $8,152 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
No State Credit
Kentucky State Incentive
Kentucky has no statewide solar incentive program.
While Kentucky does not offer a statewide solar tax credit, many utilities offer their own rebate programs. Check with your local utility for current offers.
Net Metering in Kentucky
Kentucky has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, LG&E and KU Energy, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.112/kWh
Top Utility
LG&E and KU Energy
Utility Net Metering Policies in Kentucky
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG&E and KU Energy | $0.112 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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