What your state pays you to go solar
Incentives vary a lot across the Northeast. Select your state to see how you're paid for production, the main programs and tax breaks, and where batteries fit. Rates change; eligibility must be verified.
First, the federal picture
Homeowners
The residential clean energy credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. A homeowner who buys a system now gets no federal credit for it. State programs carry most of the value for homeowners in our service area.
If a third party owns the system (a lease or power-purchase agreement), that owner may be able to claim a business credit, subject to the deadlines below. With an integrated roof, that third party would own part of your roof. Think that through with your advisor.
Churches, nonprofits, towns and schools
Tax-exempt owners can still receive the clean electricity investment credit (Section 48E) as a direct payment, called elective pay. For a solar project that begins construction now, the system must be placed in service by December 31, 2027. Projects that begin construction in 2026 or later must also meet federal rules on equipment from prohibited foreign entities.
Confirm eligibility, the credit amount and the deadline with your tax advisor. Brief for building committees.
State programs
Last reviewed October 2026. Where we couldn't re-confirm a figure, we removed it rather than guess.
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