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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

UtilityRate/kWhNet MeteringCapacity Limit
PECO$0.148Full Retail110% of annual consumption
Duquesne Light$0.148Full Retail110% of annual consumption
PPL Electric$0.148Full Retail110% of annual consumption

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