Financial Incentives for Installing Solar Panels in Connecticut

Serving Customers in Connecticut & Westchester County

Setting You Up for Success

Besides the financial incentives available, installing custom & complete solar panels for your home, business, or farm is contributing to a more sustainable Connecticut. More and more communities are embracing solar as a viable alternative energy solution. Since the products last for decades, you can rest assured that you’re helping to make our planet a safer, healthier place for generations to come.

Agriculture Solar Energy Incentives

• Grants and loans are available through the United States Department of Agriculture and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
• Farmers are eligible for a 26% Federal Tax Credit.

Commercial Solar Energy Incentives

• Businesses are eligible for a 26% Federal Business Tax Credit.
• At the beginning of 2022, the Non-Residential Solar Renewable Energy Solutions (NRES) Program was launched. Qualified projects can sell their Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) at a fixed 20-year price
• Businesses will soon be eligible for a 30% ITC starting in 2023

Residential Solar Energy Incentives

• Cash Rebates are available and will depend on the size of your solar panel installation.
• On top of a 26% Federal Tax Credit, homeowners can also receive property and sales tax exemptions for solar electric systems.

Further Reading

• 2022 Connecticut Commercial Solar Incentives
• Ways Farmers Can Benefit From Solar Energy
• What Are The Best Roof Types for Residential & Commercial Solar Panel Installation?