Grants & Incentives
Grants & Incentives
We’re here to help connect homeowners, business owners, schools, and nonprofits to the incentives available to them.
Homeowners
ITC, FOE, Net Metering
Businesses
Depreciation, ITC, FOE, Net Metering
Schools
Solar on Schools, Solar Moonshot, ITC Direct Pay, Net Metering
Nonprofits
Solar for Good, Solar Moonshot, ITC Direct Pay, Net Metering
Grants & Incentives for Solar Energy Projects
Lydon Solar is dedicated to helping schools, nonprofits, businesses, and homeowners navigate the grants and incentives available to make solar energy more accessible and affordable. By leveraging local, state, and federal programs, we make the transition to clean, renewable energy seamless and cost-effective.
Homeowner Solar Incentives
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Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- What it Covers: 30% tax credit on the total cost of your solar installation.
- Eligibility: Homeowners with a federal tax liability.
- Expires: Phases out after 2032, dropping to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034.
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Focus on Energy Residential Solar Rebates
- What it Covers: Up to $500 cash rebate for solar installations.
- Eligibility: Wisconsin homeowners served by participating utilities.
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Net Metering
- What it Covers: Earn credits for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.
- Eligibility: Homeowners with solar installations connected to participating utilities.
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State Property Tax Exemption
- What it Covers: Solar installations are exempt from property tax assessments.
- Eligibility: Wisconsin homeowners who install solar energy systems.
Business Solar Incentives
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Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- What it Covers: 30% tax credit on total system costs.
- Eligibility: For-profit businesses with a federal tax liability.
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Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)
- What it Covers: Depreciation benefits for solar installations over five years.
- Eligibility: Businesses with solar installations.
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Focus on Energy Commercial Solar Rebates
- What it Covers: Incentives based on system size, up to $400,000.
- Eligibility: Businesses in Wisconsin served by participating utilities.
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Utility-Specific Incentives
- What it Covers: Varies by utility; may include cash rebates or installation discounts.
- Eligibility: Businesses connected to participating utilities.
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Net Metering
- What it Covers: Credits for excess energy sent to the grid.
- Eligibility: Businesses with grid-connected solar systems.
School Solar Incentives
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Solar on Schools Grant
- What it Covers: In-kind donation of up to half the solar panels needed for an installation.
- Eligibility: Public and private K-12 schools in Wisconsin.
- Administered By: MREA and Renew Wisconsin.
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Solar Moonshot Grant
- What it Covers: Up to $25,000 in funding for schools pursuing solar installations.
- Eligibility: Schools with financial need, focused on sustainability initiatives.
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Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- What it Covers: Direct payment option equivalent to a 30% tax credit for tax-exempt schools.
- Eligibility: Tax-exempt schools under the direct pay provision.
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Focus on Energy School Solar Rebates
- What it Covers: Cash incentives for energy-efficient solar installations.
- Eligibility: Schools served by participating utilities in Wisconsin.
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Net Metering
- What it Covers: Credits for surplus solar energy sent to the grid.
- Eligibility: Schools with solar systems connected to a participating utility.
Nonprofit Solar Incentives
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Solar for Good Grant
- What it Covers: In-kind donation of up to half the solar panels needed for an installation.
- Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin.
- Administered By: Couillard Solar Foundation and Renew Wisconsin.
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Solar Moonshot Grant
- What it Covers: Up to $25,000 in funding for nonprofits pursuing solar installations.
- Eligibility: Nonprofits with financial need, focused on sustainability initiatives.
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Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- What it Covers: Direct payment option equivalent to a 30% tax credit for tax-exempt nonprofits.
- Eligibility: Tax-exempt nonprofits under the direct pay provision.
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Focus on Energy Nonprofit Solar Rebates
- What it Covers: Cash incentives based on the size of the solar installation.
- Eligibility: Wisconsin nonprofits served by participating utilities.
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Net Metering
- What it Covers: Credits for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.
- Eligibility: Nonprofits with grid-connected solar installations.
Why Work with Lydon Solar?
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with solar projects for different organizations. With experience and partnerships with MREA, Couillard Solar Foundation, and Renew Wisconsin, we ensure you can navigate these programs and secure the funding you need to go solar.
Contact us today to explore available grants and incentives and take the first step toward sustainable energy!