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Pennsylvania Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Pennsylvania 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 $23,802 system, that's a $7,141 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
$1,000
Pennsylvania State Incentive
Pennsylvania offers a Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) program.
Net Metering in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, PECO, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.148/kWh
Top Utility
PECO
Utility Net Metering Policies in Pennsylvania
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PECO | $0.148 | Full Retail | 110% of annual consumption |
| Duquesne Light | $0.148 | Full Retail | 110% of annual consumption |
| PPL Electric | $0.148 | Full Retail | 110% of annual consumption |
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