Solar Incentives
Federal: Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Incentive Type: Personal Tax Credits
Incentive Amount: 30% of system cost with no maximum
Expiration Date: 12/31/2021
Updated 1/2/2018
30% for systems placed in service by 12/31/2019
26% for systems placed in service after 12/31/2019 and before 01/01/2021
22% for systems placed in service after 12/31/2020 and before 01/01/2022
State: Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit
Incentive Type: Personal Tax Credits
Inventive Amount: 25% of system cost with $1,600 maximum
Expiration Date:
2018 > $1,600
2019 > $1,200
2020 > $800
2021 > $400
2022: $ 0
DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
Utah Office of Energy Development
As a part of its mission, the Office of Energy Development promotes energy information, program support, and access to federal funding for renewable energy initiatives in Utah. This mission is accomplished by providing the public, private industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies with forums for information exchange, objective research, and technical assistance.
For more information please contact the Office of Energy Development at 801-536-4235 or visit the website.
Utah Solar Incentive Program (USIP) with Rocky Mountain Power
The Utah Solar Incentive Program (USIP), through the Utah Public Service Commission, provides for a rebate to Rocky Mountain Power customers, both residential and non-residential, with a rebate after installation for a portion of the initial cost of installing photovoltaic (PV) systems.