Nebraska Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Nebraska 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 $26,852 system, that's a $8,056 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
Nebraska State Incentive
Nebraska offers a personal property tax exemption for solar.
Net Metering in Nebraska
Nebraska has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, OPPD, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.108/kWh
Top Utility
OPPD
Utility Net Metering Policies in Nebraska
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | $0.108 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Lincoln Electric System | $0.108 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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