Incentives & Policy
Incentives
State & Federal
Federal 30% ITC
Incentive Tax Credit
Homeowners receive a tax reduction equivalent to 30% of the total solar project cost. Effectively reducing the cost of solar by this amount.
Domestic Content Bonus
Incentive Tax Credit
Projects that meet certain criteria for use of American-made parts receive an additional 10% reduction from homeowner’s taxes.
REAP Small Business Grant
Rural Energy For America Program
For qualifying projects, small business receive a grant of up to 50% of the total solar project cost.
'Solar For All' Program
Federal Grant
Montana received $43M in federal grant to expand access to solar for disadvantaged communities
Policy
Net Metering
NorthWestern Net Metering
State Energy Policy
Receive a 1:1 credit from NorthWestern for every watt of energy you push back to the grid. The excess energy your solar system produces that isn’t used is credited for use at night and in the winter.
MREA Net Metering Explanation
Montana Renewable Energy Association
Learn about net metering through the lens of local renewable energy activists and advocates MREA. They provide insight on how it works, as well as the future outlooks.