Solar Opportunities - Georgia

Solar Offerings and Incentives

In Georgia, it is possible to find a qualified contractor to install rooftop solar on homes and businesses. Depending on where you live, you may be able to purchase solar power without actually installing the equipment on your property.  Of course, you can always install solar on your home by hiring a qualified solar installer, even if you don’t live in one of these program areas.  If so, don’t forget to claim the state tax incentive (see below).

State Tax Incentives

Clean Energy Tax Credit

Georgia offers homeowners a 35% personal tax credit on the cost of purchasing and installing clean energy systems, including solar. There are eligibility requirements and limits to this credit.  Learn more about how to claim the credit here.

Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

A federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) is now available to consumers wanting to purchase small wind turbines, solar panels, or geothermal heat pumps.  The ITC, written into law through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is available for equipment installed from Oct. 3, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2016. The credit covers 30% of the equipment cost, though some technologies have a credit cap of $2000. More details and a complete list of eligible technologies can be found here.

Local projects

Green Power

Cobb Electric Membership Corp. offers locally produced to interested customers.

Eligibility: Customers of Cobb Electric Membership Corp.

Click here for More information on the Green Power Option.

Social Circle Green Energy Program

Power from  solar facilities in the area is available for costumer to buy through Georgia Power’s Green Energy Program.

Eligibility: Georgia Power customer

Click here for more information.