Michigan Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Michigan 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 $20,277 system, that's a $6,083 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
$500
Michigan State Incentive
Michigan offers a property tax exemption for solar installations.
Net Metering in Michigan
Michigan has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, DTE Energy, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.182/kWh
Top Utility
DTE Energy
Utility Net Metering Policies in Michigan
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | $0.182 | Full Retail | 150% of annual consumption |
| DTE Energy | $0.182 | Full Retail | 150% of annual consumption |
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