Solar Incentives, Tax Credits & Rebates in Texas (2026)

Is the 30% federal solar tax credit still available in 2026?

Not for homeowners. The residential clean energy credit (§25D) ended for expenditures after December 31, 2025, so cash and loan purchases in 2026 get no federal credit. Some lease and PPA companies still claim a business credit for systems they own — but that benefit stays with them, and you rent the system for 20–25 years instead of owning it.

Sources: Solar Power World — How H.R. 1 changes the residential solar ITC · EnergySage — Solar leases vs. solar PPAs: What’s the difference?

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What solar incentives does Texas offer?

Texas has no statewide solar rebate, but it does exempt 100% of the value solar adds to your home from property tax (Tax Code §11.27, Form 50-123). Some utilities run limited programs — Oncor’s residential solar program in 2026 had a $1.774 million budget, first-come, first-served. Texas does not offer a homeowner sales-tax exemption on solar equipment.

Sources: Texas Comptroller — Form 50-123, Exemption Application for Solar or… · Oncor — 2026 Solar Photovoltaic Program Manual

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Is there a free solar panel program in Texas?

No — there is no government program that gives Texans free solar panels. "Free solar" pitches usually describe a lease or PPA with no upfront cost, which you still pay for monthly over 20–25 years. Under Texas’ SB 1036 rules, salespeople must give you a TDLR disclosure form and you have five business days to cancel a solar contract.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers knowledge base

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How does the Texas solar property tax exemption work?

Texas exempts the full amount of value a solar energy device adds to your property, so your appraisal shouldn’t go up because of solar. File Comptroller Form 50-123 with your county appraisal district (generally by April 30) — it isn’t automatic.

Sources: Texas Comptroller — Form 50-123, Exemption Application for Solar or…

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Does Oncor have a solar rebate in 2026?

Oncor ran a 2026 residential solar program with a $1,774,000 budget, paid first-come, first-served to participating service providers (not directly to homeowners). Systems had to be ≤20 kW DC and ≤75% of the home’s peak demand, and the production period ends at 5 p.m. CST on November 30, 2026 or when funds run out. Ask whether your installer participates and whether funds remain; new program years are typically announced early in the year.

Sources: Oncor — 2026 Solar Photovoltaic Program Manual

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Can I still get a federal credit for a home battery?

No. Homeowners who buy a battery in 2026 can’t use the §25D credit — it ended after 2025 for solar and batteries alike. Price your battery on its own value: backup during outages and using more of your own solar.

Sources: Solar Power World — How H.R. 1 changes the residential solar ITC

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Is there a sales tax exemption for solar in Texas?

Texas does not offer a general homeowner sales-tax exemption for residential solar equipment purchases. Tax rules can be nuanced, so confirm how tax is handled on your contract with your installer or a tax professional. The main Texas tax benefit for homeowners is the property-tax exemption on added value.

Sources: Texas Comptroller — Form 50-123, Exemption Application for Solar or…

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