We do the research and help you take advantage of all the solar incentives available to you, even as the policies and incentives change. For Sunrun customers who purchase a home solar energy system, the Residential Federal Solar Tax Credit is available. As of August 2022, the federal tax credit is at 30% and will step down in 2033 before becoming obsolete after 2034. Additionally, there is a Property Tax Exemption where the additional value an owned home solar system adds is not included in property taxes. While these solar incentives help reduce the upfront cost of solar and increase long-term savings, for many homeowners, an outright solar investment is still not financially feasible. The Sunrun Solar Subscription solves for this by providing customers with long term savings without the initial expenses and personal liability.

Yes they can, but not necessarily for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. While solar energy systems can significantly reduce your reliance on the grid, factors like weather, seasonal variations, and your system’s size may mean you’ll still need some grid power or energy stored in a battery to cover your home’s full energy needs at certain times. Solar panels are custom-designed to match or exceed your energy usage over a year, known as your offset percentage. Solar production varies with the seasons—lower during shorter, cloudy winter days and higher during sunny summer months. Despite weather fluctuations, solar panels are designed to generate enough energy throughout the year to offset periods of lower production. In addition, a backup battery stores excess energy produced on sunny days for use later, reducing your reliance on expensive grid power and maximizing your solar system’s efficiency year-round.