Delaware Solar Incentives

Delaware Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates

There are several incentives in Delaware that make investing in solar and renewable energy cost-effective.

Delaware offers several incentives for residents who install solar panels, including a state tax credit and net metering. The state tax credit allows residents to claim 25% of the cost of their solar panel system, up to a maximum of $2,500. Net metering allows homeowners to sell excess energy generated by their solar panels back to their utility company, which can help to offset their electricity costs. Delaware also offers property tax exemptions for solar panel installations, and some local governments may offer additional incentives, such as rebates and grants.

Delaware Incentive Database

Name State Category Type
Net Metering DE Regulatory Policy Net Metering
DEMEC - Green Power Program DE Regulatory Policy Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
Research and Development Grants DE Financial Incentive Grant Program
Delmarva - Green Energy Fund DE Regulatory Policy Public Benefits Fund
Delmarva Power - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Fuel Mix Disclosure DE Regulatory Policy Generation Disclosure
Interconnection Guidelines DE Regulatory Policy Interconnection
Renewables Portfolio Standard DE Regulatory Policy Renewables Portfolio Standard
Energy Conservation Standards for State Facilities DE Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Building Energy Code DE Regulatory Policy Building Energy Code
Delaware Energy An$wers for Business DE Financial Incentive Grant Program
Delaware Energy An$wers for Home Appliances DE Financial Incentive Grant Program
Delaware Electric Cooperative - Green Power Program DE Regulatory Policy Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
Sustainable Energy Utility DE Regulatory Policy Public Benefits Fund
Delaware Electric Cooperative - Green Energy Fund DE Regulatory Policy Public Benefits Fund
Delaware Energy An$wers Home Performance Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delaware Solar Rights Law DE Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Access Policy
Wind Access and Permitting Law DE Regulatory Policy Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Energy Star Appliance Rebates DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Mandatory Utility Green Power Options DE Regulatory Policy Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
DEMEC - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delaware Electric Cooperative - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Standard Lighting for Business Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) Spot Market Program DE Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Delaware - Green Power Requirement For State Facilities DE Regulatory Policy Green Power Purchasing
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Non-Residential Efficiency Plus Rebate Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Efficiency Plus Homes Heating and Cooling Rebate Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Home Performance with Energy Star Rebates DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Non-Residential Efficiency Plus Financing Program DE Financial Incentive Loan Program
Copy of Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Non-Residential Efficiency Plus Rebate Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delaware Electric Cooperative - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
DEMEC Member Utilities - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Energy Efficiency Resource Standards DE Regulatory Policy Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Dover Public Utilities - Green Energy Program Incentives DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Home Performance with Energy Star Loans DE Financial Incentive Loan Program
SREC Procurement Program DE Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Rebates DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Energize Delaware Home Energy Loan Program DE Financial Incentive Loan Program
Sustainable Electric Utility (SEU)- SREC Purchase Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) Spot Market Program DE Financial Incentive Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
SREC Procurement Program DE Financial Incentive Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Energize Delaware Farm Loan Program DE Financial Incentive Loan Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) – Energize Delaware Farm Grant Program DE Financial Incentive Grant Program
Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
DEMEC Member Utilities - Efficiency Smart Residential Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
DEMEC Member Utilities - Efficiency Smart Business Program DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Home Energy-Efficiency Loan Program DE Financial Incentive Loan Program
Solar-Ready Zones DE Regulatory Policy Solar Access Law/Guideline
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund DE Financial Incentive Rebate Program
Tax-Exempt Financing for Green Buildings, Renewable Energy & Brownfield Redevelopment US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Conservation Security Program (CSP) Production Incentive US Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Federal Excise Tax Exemption for Gasohol US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Exemption
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) US Financial Incentive Corporate Depreciation
Energy Star Financing and Mortgages US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA Rural Housing Service Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Exemption
Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI) US Financial Incentive Performance-Based Incentive
Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Small Business Administration Loan Programs US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Energy-Efficient Mortgages US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Funding Opportunities US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Green Power Purchasing Goal for Federal Government US Regulatory Policy Green Power Purchasing
Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Deduction
Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Energy-Efficient Appliance Manufacturing Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Industry Recruitment/Support
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Veterans Housing Guaranteed and Insured Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Federal Appliance Standards US Regulatory Policy Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Agencies US Regulatory Policy Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) US Financial Incentive Loan Program
U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants US Financial Incentive Grant Program
USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
USDA - Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Repowering Assistance Biorefinery Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Title I Property Improvement Loans US Financial Incentive Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (EA/REDA) Program US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) US Financial Incentive Grant Program
Fannie Mae Green Financing – Loan Program US Financial Incentive Loan Program
Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Corporate) US Financial Incentive Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Personal) US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit US Financial Incentive Personal Tax Credit
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This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.