Tax Credits

 You may qualify for a credit up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV or fuel cell electric vehicle. 

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To claim the tax credit, you'll have to fill out IRS Form 8936

IRS Form 8936 Instructions 

Solar PV systems installed in 2020 and 2021 are eligible for a 26% tax credit. In August 2022, Congress passed an extension of the ITC, raising it to 30% for the installation of which was between 2022-2032. It will decrease to 26% for systems installed in 2033 and to 22% for systems installed in 2034. The tax credit expires starting in 2035 unless Congress renews it.

The installation of the system must be complete during the tax year.

There is no maximum amount that can be claimed.

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To claim the solar tax credit, you’ll have to fill out IRS Form 5695.

Net metering allows you to send the excess energy from your panels to the local grid in exchange for credits on your monthly electric bills.

Solar*Rewards® is your opportunity to have solar for your home or business. It's an incentivized program, so annual payments are made to the owner of the solar system in exchange for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the energy produced by the solar system.

All solar customers receive net energy metering benefits. When the system produces more solar energy than is needed, the extra energy is added to our grid and you may receive a credit on your monthly bill.

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Dakota Electric Association® offers a one-time payment of $500 per premise upon the installation and commission of your solar photovoltaic (PV) array

When your system produces more energy than your house needs, you will earn a credit on your bill. Under net metering, you receive an average retail rate for all excess energy delivered into the grid.