Third party installs and owns solar — you buy the power at 20–30% discount to utility rate.
Solar developer (Sunrun, Sunnova, SunPower, Palmetto, PosiGen) installs solar at zero cost, retains ownership + all tax credits, and sells you generated power under a 20–25 year PPA at 20–30% discount to utility retail. No CapEx, no maintenance risk. Downside: gives up long-term ownership value + credit. Best for homeowners who don't have tax appetite for §25D or don't want CapEx. Non-profits and low-income households especially benefit.
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30% federal credit on residential solar, batteries, geothermal, wind, fuel cells.
Commercial solar/storage ITC — sell credit for cash or take direct payment (nonprofits).
Home builders get $2,500–$5,000 per unit sold/leased that meets ENERGY STAR / Zero Energy Ready.
Deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for energy-efficient commercial buildings (owners + designers).
30% §25D credit + state rebates on geothermal — heat/cool at 400–500% efficiency.
30% credit up to $1K residential / $100K per station commercial on EV chargers.
Subscribe to off-site solar farm — 5–15% discount on electric bill, no CapEx.
Shop your electricity supplier annually — save 15–35% vs default utility rate.