Solar energy rebates and incentives
Solar energy rebates and incentives
If you’re installing solar panels at your home or business, you may qualify for certain local and federal rebates or incentives. Understanding tax credits and incentives is key to making the best solar purchase decision.
Solar energy incentives in Texas can vary
Texas property tax exemption
Exemptions may apply if a qualifying solar installation increases your property value.1
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Oncor Residential Solar Program
Dallas-Fort Worth area residents served by Oncor may qualify for the utility’s Residential Solar Program, which helps offset initial solar-investment costs.
If you live outside of the Oncor service area, contact your local utility or municipality to explore solar incentives and rebates.2
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Take advantage of the federal solar energy tax credit
New installations come with built-in savings
Enacted in 2006, the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal policy that supports growth of solar energy in the United States.
Click the link below to learn about the availability of a 26% federal tax credit for new solar projects in 2020, based on full system price after installation.
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Earn bill credits with the Reliant Simple Solar Sell Back plan
When your home’s solar panels generate surplus energy, you can earn a sell-back credit that’s automatically applied to your Reliant bill. Your credit will be at the same rate you pay for electricity.3
Terms, conditions and other restrictions
*A dual-register meter beyond the Smart Meter may be required to measure generation and consumption. The customer's home generation system must be connected to the grid by their TDSP to receive monthly payments for their surplus generation as reported by their TDSP.
1Texas property tax exemption sources: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/, https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/173.
2Oncor Residential Solar Program: https://www.takealoadofftexas.com/en/Pages/residential-solar.aspx
3Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC): https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/downloads/residential-and-commercial-itc-factsheets, https://www.seia.org/initiatives/solar-investment-tax-credit-itc