Solar Solutions
Solar for Your Home or Business
Are you ready to power up with sunshine and savings? Austinites are embracing solar as a clean, green, alternative source of power.
Solar Power: Good for Austin, Good for the Environment
When you use clean, renewable solar power for your home or business you help reduce Austin's carbon footprint and help protect the environment.
As a residential customer, you can:
- Earn 9.91 cents/kWh in Value of Solar Bill Credits that apply to the electric charges on your utility bill.
- Explore tax benefits for solar installations.
- Earn rebates from Austin Energy that can help with the installation.
As a commercial customer, your business or non-profit can:
- Earn up to 9.91 cents/kWh in Value of Solar Bill Credits that apply to the electric charges on your utility bill.
- Explore tax benefits for solar installations.
- Apply for incentives from Austin Energy that can help with installation costs.
- Host a Community Solar project on your property.
- Earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification points.
Learn more about Incentives for Installing Solar at Your Business or Non-profit.
Learn about hosting Community Solar installations through the Solar Standard Offer Program.
Austin Energy’s Free Solar Education Course
Austin Energy's Solar Education Course gives you the knowledge you need for a positive solar buying and installation experience.
The online Solar Education Course covers important information, such as:
- What questions to ask solar installers
- How to earn a rebate from Austin Energy
- How to design and size your system
Completing this course and quiz also qualifies you for a $2,500 rebate from Austin Energy. The rebate is only available when you apply, are approved, and then install a new solar system on your home.
Take the Austin Energy Solar Education Course.
For Spanish-speaking customers, the course is available in Spanish.
Utilice este enlace para tomar el curso en español.
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Date last reviewed or modified: 12/11/2024