Homeowners can take advantage of three different types of incentives: Federal, State, and Local:
FEDERAL: Currently, the federal investment tax credit pays 26% of the cost of your solar system.
STATE: State incentives vary from state to state and come in many different forms. Buying a system without paying sales tax is the most common.
LOCAL: Across the United States, cities, counties, and even some utilities offer solar incentives. These incentives vary wildly from region to region. This mix of incentives is another good reason to ask your local installer who would be familiar with the local incentives.