Is solar worth it in Pennsylvania in 2026?

Pennsylvania homeowners pay an average of 20.92 cents per kWh, well above the national average, and that rate has been rising. Pennsylvania does not offer a property or sales tax exemption for solar, but its SREC market gives homeowners a second income stream: every megawatt-hour generated earns an Alternative Energy Credit that can be sold. With Qcells factory-direct pricing and a 25-year warranty, this makes Pennsylvania a strong financial case for solar even without a state rebate.

Does Pennsylvania have net metering?

Yes. Pennsylvania's electric distribution companies must offer net metering to residential systems up to 50 kW on a first-come, first-served basis. Excess generation is credited at the full retail rate against future usage, with year-end credit paid out at the utility's price-to-compare rate. Virtual meter aggregation is also available.

What is an SREC, and how do I earn one in Pennsylvania?

An SREC, called an Alternative Energy Credit (AEC) in Pennsylvania, is generated for every megawatt-hour a solar system produces, tracked through the PJM-GATS registry. Utilities buy these credits to meet Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, and homeowners can sell theirs on the open market for income on top of electric bill savings.

Does Pennsylvania offer a property or sales tax exemption for solar?

No. Pennsylvania charges standard sales tax on solar equipment and does not exempt the added home value from property tax assessment.

Can my HOA stop me from installing solar in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not currently have a statewide law guaranteeing solar access. A bill, HB 1239, that would prevent HOAs from banning solar on individually owned roofs passed the Pennsylvania House in 2026 but remains pending in the state Senate and is not yet law.

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Pennsylvania's electricity rates are climbing faster than the national average, and there's no state rebate coming to soften that. US Power's answer is a system built to earn its keep two ways: factory-direct Qcells panels backed by a 25-year warranty to cut your bill, and Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Credit market to turn your excess production into ongoing income.

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Pennsylvania doesn't offer a property or sales tax exemption for solar the way some states do so we're not going to pretend it does. What it does offer is one of the highest electricity rates of any state we serve, at 20.92¢/kWh, which means every kWh you generate yourself is worth more from day one.

On top of that, Pennsylvania runs an active Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) market through the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act. Every megawatt-hour your system produces generates one Alternative Energy Credit (AEC) through the PJM-GATS registry, which you can sell for ongoing income — on top of what you save on your utility bill. It's a second revenue stream most states simply don't have.

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