Idaho Solar Incentives

Idaho Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates

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

Idaho is a great location for solar panel installation due to its abundance of sunlight throughout the year. Solar adoption in Idaho is ranked 27th nationally by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the state experiences an average of 197 sunny days per year. The cost of solar panel installation in Idaho has decreased in recent years, with the average price per watt at $2.60 and the minimum system size at 10 kilowatts.

There are various incentives available for homeowners in Idaho who want to switch to solar energy, including the federal solar investment tax credit and state tax deductions. Net metering and low-interest energy loans are also available to help offset the cost of solar panel installation.

The average cost of a solar panel in Idaho is $2.89/W, and a 5 kW solar panel system costs between $12,282 and $16,618 on average. Financing options, such as leases and power purchase agreements, can help make solar panel installation more affordable for homeowners.

Best Solar Panel Brands in Idaho

Idaho homeowners have a variety of solar panel brands to choose from when installing solar panels on their property. Some of the best solar panel brands available in Idaho include LG Solar, Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Mission Solar, Panasonic, Q Cells, REC, Silfab, SunPower, Tesla, and Trina Solar.

When choosing a solar panel brand, homeowners should consider factors such as cost, performance, and durability. It may also be helpful to research customer reviews and compare quotes from multiple solar installation companies.

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Idaho Incentive Database

Name	State	Category	Type
Idaho Solar Easements & Access Laws	ID	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Access Policy
BEF - Solar 4R Schools	ID	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Residential Alternative Energy Tax Deduction	ID	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Deduction
Low-Interest Energy Loan Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Idaho Power - Net Metering	ID	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
Clean Energy Project Bond Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Bond Program
Solar Energy Equipment Certification	ID	Regulatory Policy	Equipment Certification
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption	ID	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Exemption
BEF - Renewable Energy Grant	ID	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Idaho Power - Interconnection Guidelines	ID	Regulatory Policy	Interconnection
Avista Utilities - Interconnection Guidelines	ID	Regulatory Policy	Interconnection
Rocky Mountain Power - Net Metering	ID	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
Income Tax Deduction for Energy Efficiency Upgrades	ID	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Deduction
Qualifying Wood Stove Deduction	ID	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Deduction
Avista Utilities - Commercial Lighting Energy Efficiency Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities - Commercial HVAC Variable Frequency Drive Initiative	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities - LEED (NC or EB) Certification Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities - Premium Efficiency Motors Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities - Supermarket and Grocery Store Refrigeration Rebates	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities - Power Management for Personal Computer (PC) Networks	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - New Building Efficiency Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Commercial Custom Efficiency Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Irrigation Efficiency Rewards Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Irrigation Efficiency Rewards	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - New Manufactured Homes Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Intermountain Gas Company (IGC) - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Building Energy Code	ID	Regulatory Policy	Building Energy Code
Idaho Falls Power - Commercial Energy Conservation Loan Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Idaho Falls Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Rocky Mountain Power - wattsmart Business Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Rocky Mountain Power - wattsmart Residential Efficiency Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Kootenai Electric Cooperative - Residential Efficiency Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Easy Upgrades for Simple Retrofits Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Property Tax Exemption for Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Energy Producers	ID	Financial Incentive	Property Tax Incentive
Energy Efficiency Standards for Public Buildings	ID	Regulatory Policy	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Idaho Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Rocky Mountain Power - Energy FinAnswer	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Falls Power - Commercial Energy Conservation Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Falls Power - Residential Weatherization Loan Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Avista Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho - Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Falls Power - Energy Efficient Heat Pump Loan/Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Food Equipment Rebates	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Lighting Energy Efficiency Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Northern Lights Inc. - Energy Conservation Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Copy of Avista Utilities (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Questar Gas - Residential Solar Assisted Water Heating Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Dominion Energy - ThermWise Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Dominion Energy - ThermWise Home Builder Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Dominion Energy - ThermWise Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Smart Water Heat Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Kootenai Electric Cooperative - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Vehicle Replacement Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - EVSE Rebate Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Commercial PACE Financing Program	ID	Financial Incentive	PACE Financing
Idaho - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program	ID	Financial Incentive	Grant 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

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.