The federal tax credit ended
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit doesn't apply to expenditures made after Dec. 31, 2025. For solar, the IRS counts the expenditure as made when installation is completed, so a system finished in 2026 doesn't qualify, even if you paid in 2025. Source: IRS: Residential Clean Energy Credit Source: IRS FAQ on Public Law 119-21
Not tax advice. Ask a tax professional about your own return.
Washington
- Net metering: utilities must offer it to eligible customer-generators first-come, first-served until the earlier of June 30, 2029, or when net-metered capacity reaches 4% of the utility's 1996 peak demand. After that, a utility can move to a different rate or tariff. Source: RCW 80.60.020
- System size: 100 kW or less, on your premises and connected to the grid. Source: WA Commerce: Net Energy Metering
- Has your utility hit the cap? WSU's Energy Program posts each utility's progress toward the 4% threshold. Source: WSU Energy Program: Net Metering
- State rebates: we didn't find a statewide homeowner solar rebate on official pages. Ask your utility.
Oregon
- Net metering: home systems up to 25 kW. Extra kWh you send to the grid carry over as credit for up to 12 months; anything left at the end of the 12-month period goes to the utility's low-income assistance programs. Source: Oregon PUC: Renewable Resources Source: ORS 757.300
- Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate: not accepting reservations. The June 15, 2026 reopening ($1.1 million) was fully reserved. Source: Oregon Dept. of Energy
- Energy Trust of Oregon: PGE and Pacific Power customers may qualify for incentives. Amounts change, so check Energy Trust directly.
Before you sign anything
- Get at least two written quotes and compare the price per watt.
- Ask your utility how it credits exported power today.
- Check the installer's contractor and electrical licenses with your state.
Facts last checked Nov. 10, 2026.