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West Virginia Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to West Virginia 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 $27,928 system, that's a $8,378 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
No State Credit
West Virginia State Incentive
West Virginia has no statewide solar incentive program.
While West Virginia does not offer a statewide solar tax credit, many utilities offer their own rebate programs. Check with your local utility for current offers.
Net Metering in West Virginia
West Virginia has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Appalachian Power, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.118/kWh
Top Utility
Appalachian Power
Utility Net Metering Policies in West Virginia
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | $0.118 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Mon Power | $0.118 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Mon Power (Clarksburg) | $0.118 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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