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
Learn More
- Austin Energy Residential Solar Incentive Offering
- Tips to Get Solar Smart
- Austin Energy Customer Guide: Questions to Ask Solar Contractors (pdf)
- En Español: Guía del cliente de Austin Energy: Preguntas para realizar a los contratistas solares (pdf)
- Solar Ready Checklist (pdf)
- En Español: Lista para Energía Solar (pdf)
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Date last reviewed or modified: 02/19/2025