Net Metering
Pennsylvania utilities offer net metering, allowing you to send excess electricity back to the grid and receive credit on your bill. When production exceeds consumption, those credits offset nighttime or cloudy-day usage.
Making Solar Accessible
Flexible Solar Financing Options
Solar should be financially practical. We'll help you find the right path to ownership.
Your Path to Solar
Find the Right Financing Option
Whether you prefer manageable monthly payments or maximum long-term return, we help you find a financing structure that fits your situation.
Federal Incentive
The 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The federal Investment Tax Credit allows homeowners and businesses to deduct 30% of the cost of a solar installation from their federal taxes. This is a direct tax credit — not a deduction — meaning it reduces what you owe dollar-for-dollar.
If the credit exceeds your tax liability for the year, the unused portion can be rolled over to the following tax year.
Who Qualifies?
- U.S. homeowners who own their solar system
- Businesses with a commercial solar installation
- New solar installations placed in service
- Battery storage systems paired with solar
Note: Tax situations vary. Consult a qualified tax advisor to understand how the ITC applies to your specific situation.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit
- Dollar-for-dollar tax reduction
- Available through current ITC schedule
- Applies to full installed system cost
- Carry-forward provision if unused
- Stacks with PA state incentives
State & Local Benefits
Pennsylvania Solar Incentives
Pennsylvania offers several additional programs that can further reduce the cost of going solar.
SREC Program
Pennsylvania's Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) program allows solar system owners to earn credits for electricity generated. These credits can be sold to utilities, creating an additional revenue stream.
Utility Programs
Many Pennsylvania utilities offer additional solar rebate or incentive programs. We recommend contacting your utility directly to identify current offerings in your service area.
Property Tax Exemption
Under Pennsylvania law, the added home value from a solar installation is exempt from property tax assessment. Your property taxes do not increase when you add solar — even though your home's value does.
Return on Investment
Is Solar Worth It in Pennsylvania?
For most homeowners and businesses in Western Pennsylvania, the answer is yes — with a predictable return and meaningful long-term value.
7–10 Years
Average Payback Period
Most Pittsburgh-area residential solar systems reach full payback within 7–10 years, factoring in the ITC and Pennsylvania utility rates.
$30K–$80K
Lifetime Savings
Over a 25-year system lifespan, Pennsylvania homeowners can expect total electricity savings between $30,000 and $80,000 depending on system size and utility rates.
3–4%
Home Value Increase
Research consistently shows solar homes sell for 3–4% more than comparable non-solar homes — a direct return on your installation investment.
Energy Cost Predictability
Utility electricity rates in Pennsylvania have increased an average of 2–3% annually over the past decade. A solar installation eliminates or dramatically reduces your exposure to these increases, locking in a predictable energy cost structure for the life of the system.
Paired with battery storage, you gain even greater insulation from grid volatility and rate changes.
Take the Next Step
Find the Right Path to Solar Ownership
We'll review your property, energy usage, and financial goals to recommend the financing approach that makes the most sense for your situation — at no cost or obligation.