Incentives & Rebates

REC knows the ins and outs of government incentives and rebates, and will guide you through the process—saving up to 50% of the initial system cost. Best of all, REC Solar handles the paperwork.

Our dedicated team of financial and rebate experts stay on top of the changing rules and regulations for you, making sure you get the most of your solar electric investment. Take a few minutes now to see the impact rebates will make on your solar electric system with the Solar Savings Estimator.

Federal Incentives

Federal credits and state rebates can save up to 50% on the total solar electric system.

With today’s federal tax incentives, there’s no better time than now to go solar. The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) reduces the cost of your system by 30%. New legislation provides added tax advantages to those who go solar in 2011.

For businesses, the new law (the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act), enacted on December 17, 2010, reauthorized an existing law (the Section 1603 Treasury Grant Program) until December 31, 2011. This program allows you to receive the ITC as a cash grant (in lieu of a tax credit) within 60 days of placing your solar system in service.

The new law also contains an extension of current “bonus depreciation allowances” and a new provision allowing 100% your investment to be listed as a capital expense in 2011. Our finance team will be happy to provide additional details regarding these limited-time opportunities, and help you develop a solar energy solution which provides maximum financial advantage. Moreover, when you purchase a system with REC Solar, we’ll make sure you have the necessary information and documentation to claim all applicable tax benefits.

State Incentives

Incentives and rebates are significant and vary by state and utility service territory. We take care of all the paperwork, so we can design and install your solar electric system before you receive your rebate. In most cases, we’ll provide your rebate up-front, eliminating any wait or risk associated with your incentive application.

To learn more about specific incentives available in your state, visit one of our regional websites: