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North Dakota Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to North Dakota 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 $32,165 system, that's a $9,650 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
$3,000
North Dakota State Incentive
North Dakota offers a 15% state tax credit up to $3,000.
Net Metering in North Dakota
North Dakota has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Xcel Energy ND, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.098/kWh
Top Utility
Xcel Energy ND
Utility Net Metering Policies in North Dakota
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | $0.098 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Xcel Energy ND | $0.098 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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