Ohio Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Ohio 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 $24,292 system, that's a $7,288 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
Ohio State Incentive
Ohio offers a sales tax exemption on solar equipment.
Net Metering in Ohio
Ohio has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, AEP Ohio, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.138/kWh
Top Utility
AEP Ohio
Utility Net Metering Policies in Ohio
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| FirstEnergy | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Duke Energy OH | $0.138 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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