Pennsylvania Solar Incentives and Programs
Pennsylvania Homeowners Are Cashing in on Solar
Find out how much you can save with the solar incentives and programs in Eastern PA.
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$1,265
Average Annual Savings
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35%
Lower Monthly Payment
Trade the unpredictable electric bill for a lower, price-protected solar payment.
$0
Upfront Cost of Solar
With the incentives available in Pennsylvania, the switch to solar is easy.
PA Homeowners Save BIG
Pennsylvania is moving fast toward a cleaner energy future—and solar is leading the charge. With strong state programs, available rebates, and some of the highest electric rates in the country, going solar in PA is a smart choice for both your wallet and the environment. Homeowners in Eastern PA are already making the switch and seeing real savings.
Pennsylvania’s Crazy High Electric Rates
Pennsylvania’s electric rates are getting crazier than Philly on Super Bowl Sunday, with rates having increased 37% in the last 5 years. We’re not talking about a few cents here and there—for an average family, that’s almost $500 more per year.
The good news? Solar gives you a way out. With the right setup, you can take control of your energy costs and stop riding the utility rollercoaster.
PA Solar Incentives and Rebates
The keystone state has some of the best solar incentives and state-funded programs around.
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Leased and PPA systems qualify for the 30% federal investment tax credit, and that value comes to you as a lower lease payment or power rate, often a better deal than buying. There is no tax form to file and no tax liability needed on your end. To qualify, systems that begin construction after July 4, 2026 must be up and running by December 31, 2027, so timing matters.
If you buy your system with cash or a loan, your savings come from your electric bill and the state programs below. The homeowner version of the federal credit applied to systems installed through December 31, 2025.
Evergreen Solar offers cash, loans, leases, PPAs and prepaid PPAs, and we price them side by side for your home. See how each option works in 2026.
Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)
Homeowners in Pennsylvania don’t just save on bills with solar—they actually get paid for the electricity they produce. Every 1,000 kwH of electricity your system produces earns an SREC, which you can then sell for cash. SREC prices in Pennsylvania are set by the market and are modest, so think of them as a bonus on top of your bill savings rather than the main reason to go solar.
Energy Community Bonus (Leases and PPAs)
Parts of Pennsylvania are federal energy communities: areas tied to fossil fuel jobs or closed coal plants. In 2026 that includes 47 counties, among them Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, plus hundreds of census tracts near closed coal mines and plants.
A leased or PPA system in an energy community qualifies for a 10-percentage-point bonus on the federal credit, which can mean an even lower price for you. It applies to leases and PPAs, not to systems you buy. Check your ZIP code.
Pennsylvania Net Energy Metering
In Pennsylvania, when your solar panels generate more energy than you use, you earn a credit on your utility bill. You can use that credit later when your system isn’t producing as much, helping to power your home without needing to install batteries.
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With a lease or PPA, today’s federal solar incentives are built into your price. We handle the mechanics behind the scenes so you can focus on the savings.
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Made-In-America Bonus Credit
Solar systems built with enough American-made equipment can earn their owner an extra federal bonus. While other companies may use panels made overseas, Evergreen’s panels are made in Georgia, USA.
Can you get free solar panels in PA?
While you can’t technically get “free” solar panels anywhere, they are “free” in the sense that you can expect to pay less for solar than you already do for electricity — and it costs nothing to make the switch.
So you’re swapping out an unpredictable and constantly increasing electric bill for a price protected solar payment that is usually about 35% lower. While it isn’t exactly “free”, it’s about as close as it gets.
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