California Solar Incentives & Rebates

Updated May 2026 • Federal + State Programs

California Incentive Summary

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Federal
30% Tax Credit (through 2032)
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State Programs
NEM 3.0, SGIP Battery Rebates, Property Tax Exclusion
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Programs Available
12 programs
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Avg. Potential Savings
$3,500

Federal Incentives (Available in California)

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    Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

    Claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit on your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no maximum limit.

State & Local Programs

California offers the following key programs:

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    Programs: NEM 3.0 net energy metering, SGIP battery storage rebates up to $1,000 per kWh, Property tax exclusion

Visit DSIRE California page for the most up-to-date official information.

California Solar by the Numbers

30%
Federal Tax Credit
$3,500
Avg. Savings

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