Home solar in Utah: prices, net metering, what is left in 2026
What Utah homeowners pay for solar in 2026, how the state's export rules work, and which incentives survived - verified against state sources, town by town.
Installed home solar in Utah compares against the U.S. marketplace average of about $2.58 a watt - roughly $30,960 for 12 kW.
The 30% federal solar credit ended December 31, 2025 - Utah installations completed in 2026 get $0 from it.
A home battery in Utah runs about $12,000-$16,000 installed, before any state storage incentive.
Whether solar still pays in Utah after the federal credit's end comes down to arithmetic, not ideology: installed cost (about $2.58 a watt at the marketplace average), what your utility pays for exports, and how much of your generation you use yourself. High self-consumption - daytime usage, EV charging, batteries - is now the biggest lever.
Utah rules that decide your payback
| Rule | Utah status |
|---|---|
| Export compensation (net metering) | Utah's retail net metering is closed to new residential customers, who instead take service under Rocky Mountain Power's Schedule 137 'Net Billing Service', in which exported energy earns a per-kWh export credit rate set and updated annually by the Utah Public Service Commission (the 2026 annual update was filed in Docket No. 26-035-T03 on January 26, 2026 and approved by tariff approval letter dated February 23, 2026). |
| State incentive | No state-level incentive; utility rebates may apply |
| Sales tax on the system | Not exempt - taxed like any purchase |
| Property tax on added home value | No exclusion on record |
Utah's Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit has fully sunset for residential solar - the credit stepped down from $2,000 (2017) to $1,600 (2018-2020), $1,200 (2021), $800 (2022) and $400 (2023), and residential solar PV systems installed in 2024 and later get nothing; the credit survives only for non-solar residential technologies (wind, geothermal, hydro, biomass) and commercial systems, and even that remainder expires for systems placed in service after January 1, 2028.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
What installed solar costs in 2026
| System size | Installed price (marketplace avg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $15,480 | Small roof / low usage |
| 8 kW | $20,640 | Typical starter system |
| 10 kW | $25,800 | Family home with AC |
| 12 kW | $30,960 | Large home / EV charging |
| Home battery (optional) | $12,000-$16,000 | Backup power + self-consumption |
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The 30% federal tax credit is gone for 2026 installations
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (30%) was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. Per the IRS, the credit is not available for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025 - and the IRS counts the installation completion date, not the contract date.
Common questions
Does solar raise my property taxes?
It depends on the state - many exempt solar's added home value from property tax, others do not, and some exemptions have expiration dates. This guide's state page lists the verified rule and source for your state.
Is solar still worth it without the federal credit?
It depends mostly on your state's export rules and your daytime usage. Paybacks lengthened by roughly a third when the credit ended, but rising electricity rates and record-cheap hardware keep the math workable in states with decent export compensation - and marginal where exports pay avoided cost only.
Is my roof even suitable for solar?
Three things decide it: orientation (south-facing is best in the U.S., east-west workable), shade (trees or taller buildings across midday hours can sink the math), and roof age (if the shingles have under 10 years left, reroof first - removing and reinstalling panels later costs thousands). Any honest installer assesses all three before quoting a number.
What happens if my installer goes out of business?
Panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturers and survive, but the workmanship warranty usually dies with the company. That is a real risk in the post-credit shakeout - prefer installers with years of local history, and get manufacturer-backed workmanship coverage where offered.
Should I lease, get a PPA, or buy?
Buying keeps all savings and any incentives with you. Leases and PPAs put a company's equipment on your roof for 20-25 years, complicate a home sale, and in 2026 any tax benefits they advertise belong to the company under commercial rules - not to you. Read escalator clauses carefully.
Do I need a battery with my solar?
Not necessarily. Under full retail net metering, the grid effectively stores your surplus for free. Batteries earn their $12,000-16,000 price where export rates are low, outages are common, or time-of-use rates make evening self-consumption valuable.
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