Solar Opportunities - Utah

Solar Offerings and Incentives

All across Utah, it is possible to find a qualified contractor to install rooftop solar on homes and businesses. Depending on where you live, you may be eligible for a limited time offer of discounted purchase prices or may be able to purchase solar power without actually installing the equipment on your property.  These community or shared solar opportunities are listed below.  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 available state and federal tax incentives.

State and Local Incentives

Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit

Utah offers a Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit for solar systems. The tax credit is 25% of the reasonable installed system costs and has a maximum of $2000. For more information on this incentive can be found 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 programs

SunSmart

This community solar program allows customers to purchase a block of solar power in order to offset their electricity costs. Through SunSmart, customers pay $5000 for a 1 kilowatt unit of the array. Each residence can purchase anywhere from .5 to 4 kW units and owns the panels for a minimum of 19 years.

Eligibility: St. George Residents

More information can be found here.

Sierra Club Solar

Description: This is a program initiated by the Sierra Club, which will provide members  and supporters with solar prices comparable or lower than any other community solar programs within the  Wasatch Front Area.

Eligibility: Utah Sierra Club members and supporters

More information can be found here or call 801-487-6489.