Texas Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Texas 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 $20,833 system, that's a $6,250 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
Texas State Incentive
Texas offers a property tax exemption for the added home value from solar.
Net Metering in Texas
Texas has Avoided Cost net metering. Your top utility, Oncor, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Avoided Cost
Electricity Rate
$0.120/kWh
Top Utility
Oncor
Utility Net Metering Policies in Texas
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | $0.120 | Avoided Cost | None |
| Centerpoint Energy | $0.120 | Avoided Cost | None |
| CPS Energy | $0.120 | Avoided Cost | None |
| Austin Energy | $0.120 | Modified Net Metering | None |
| AEP Texas | $0.120 | Avoided Cost | None |
| El Paso Electric | $0.120 | Full Retail | 100% of consumption |
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