Reduce or eliminate your electricity bill for good!

501(c)(3), tax-exempt organizations

Direct Pay is available for non-for-profit organizations who pay no federal tax.

This federal tax credit program provides upfront payment for qualified and pre-registered clean energy projects.

This is an exponential charitable opportunity to make an impact for decades into the future. Learn more HERE.

Minnesota wants to reach our nation's goal to become energy independent. For this reason, solar panels, equipment and installation are all exempt from MN Sales & Transit Tax that you would normally pay. These savings will also apply to your excess production! Net Metering allows you to save on the MN Sales Tax on your utility bill.

Click HERE for all incentives for Minnesotans.

No Minnesota Tax on Solar

USDA Grant for Rural Businesses

Your rural small businesses may be eligible for financial grants. If you own and operate a business or farm,

you may be eligible for a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

With your Grant's approval, you could receive25-50% of the project's total cost.

Learn More About USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and if your business qualifies HERE.

Depreciation for Businesses

Your tax basis is not fully reduced by the Investment Tax Credit (50% of Investment Tax Credit).

Your business may qualify for accelerated depreciation methods.

Talk to your tax professional for more info, or click HERE for MACRS info from the IRS.

We provide in-depth analysis to ensure that you have quantifiable and measureable projected production amounts to make informed decisions. Our financial analysis of your system provides assurance that your investment will reduce your electricity bill while mitigating rising utility costs through "Net Metering" (see FAQ page for more information).

Please consult your tax professional for your specific situation as these savings may not apply or may be taxable.

Solar and Battery Incentives

Are you a current residential Xcel Energy customer? Click HERE to learn more about Xcel's Solar*Rewards.

With an approved application, participants receive an additional $0.03 per kilowatt hour that your solar array system produces in the calendar year. You could receive an annual payment in January is issued each year for 10 years (updated rate for 2026 Solar Rewards applicants). And if you add battery storage, click HERE to learn more about up to $5,000 battery storage incentives from Xcel Energy.

Not a Xcel customer? Click HERE to learn about up to $7,000 battery storage incentives from the

Minnesota Department of Commerce website.

Federal Tax Credit

The 30% Federal tax credit has ended on December 31, 2025 for solar panel residential installations.

Did you know battery storage installations are still eligible for the 30% federal tax credit?

Learn more about Residential Clean Energy Credit - 25D HERE

Solar panel installations federal tax credits are still available for businesses

Learn more about Commercial ITC - 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit HERE