New England power prices keep climbing, yet 2025 hands Granite Staters an unprecedented incentive stack. Here are the New Hampshire solar incentives we want to make sure you’re aware of halfway through 2025:
- the $23 million “Solar for All” grant targeting low- to moderate-income households
- the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- a state rebate up to $1,000
- net-metering credits worth 75% of retail rates
- and property-tax exemptions in participating towns
Taken together, these perks chop years off payback periods and supercharge lifetime returns. Below we break down every dollar, deadline, and action step – then show how VT Star Solar navigates the paperwork so you pocket the savings.
Did you know?: Installing a typical 10.6 kW array in New Hampshire now delivers an average $97,289 in 25-year savings -up 12% versus 2024 thanks to fresh federal funding.
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- What is New Hampshire’s $23 Million Solar for All Program?
- Who Qualifies for Solar for All Grants?
- How Does the 30% Federal ITC Work in 2025?
- What New Hampshire Solar Incentives and Rebates Are Still Available?
- Can I Avoid Property-Tax Hikes on My Solar Array?
- How Does Net Metering Pay You Back?
- What Are Typical 2025 System Costs and Payback Times?
- How Do I Layer Incentives for Maximum Savings?
- Why Act Before Net-Metering Rules Tighten?
- How VT Star Solar Handles Everything for You
- Conclusion
- FAQs
What is New Hampshire’s $23 Million Solar for All Program?
Q (People Also Ask): What does Solar for All fund in New Hampshire?
The U.S. EPA awarded the state $43.5 million; $23 million flows to New Hampshire Housing to install rooftop and community solar for low-income renters, public-housing residents, and resident-owned manufactured-home communities. Grants cover equipment, labor, and workforce training.
Key takeaways
- Covers up to 95% of project cost on qualifying multifamily properties.
- Prioritizes households earning ≤80% of area median income.
- Funds release in late 2025 and must be obligated within five years.
Who Qualifies for Solar for All Grants?
Q: How do I know if my household is eligible?
Eligibility hinges on income and property type:
- Low-income homeowners: Income ≤80% of AMI may receive direct install grants or low-interest loans.
- Renters in HUD-assisted or public housing: Benefit via rooftop arrays on buildings or community-solar subscriptions credited to monthly utility bills.
- Resident-owned manufactured-home parks: Up to 100% of project cost financed through Community Loan Fund sub-grants.
VT Star Solar screens your New Hampshire solar incentives eligibility and bundles grant paperwork with system design. Just sayin’.
How Does the 30% Federal ITC Work in 2025?
Q: Is the solar tax credit still 30% in 2025?
Yes. The Inflation Reduction Act locks the Residential Clean Energy Credit at 30% of system cost through 2032. Claim it on IRS Form 5695 the year your system is commissioned. Unused credit rolls forward.
Example: $28,000 turnkey system → $8,400 federal credit, reducing net cost to $19,600.
What New Hampshire Solar Incentives and Rebates Are Still Available?
Q: Does New Hampshire have a state solar rebate?
The Residential Renewable Electrical Generation Rebate Program offers $0.20/Watt up to $1,000 or 30% of cost—whichever is lower. Funds come from the Renewable Energy Fund; allocations shrink under the 2025-2026 budget transfer, so apply ASAP.
Can I Avoid Property-Tax Hikes on My Solar Array?
Q: Does solar raise property taxes in New Hampshire?
Only if your town opts out. State law lets municipalities exempt the added value of solar from property assessments. Over 100 towns – including Concord, Nashua, and Portsmouth – grant 100% exemptions. VT Star Solar verifies your assessor’s policy before installation.
How Does Net Metering Pay You Back?
Q: What are New Hampshire’s net-metering rates?
Eversource, Unitil, and Liberty credit excess generation at roughly 75% of retail (energy + transmission, minus small non-bypassable charges), rolling over indefinitely. NH Electric Cooperative customers get a flat energy-only rate. Annual cash-out for credits >$100 occurs each March.
Locking in now “grandfathers” your credits even if the Public Utilities Commission adopts less generous tariffs – another reason 2025 is pivotal.
What Are Typical 2025 System Costs and Payback Times?
Q: How much do solar panels cost in New Hampshire in 2025?
EnergySage pegs average pre-credit price at $31,763 for a 10.6 kW system; after the 30% ITC the net is $22,234. Add state rebate (-$1,000) and property-tax savings (~$560/yr), and typical payback falls to 8 years. Over 25 years, families save $97,289 on power bills.
How Do I Layer Incentives for Maximum Savings?
Q: Can I combine Solar for All with the ITC and rebates?
Yes – grant funds reduce upfront cost, then you claim the 30% ITC on your cash outlay, not on the subsidized portion. A sample stack for a low-income homeowner:
- 7 kW array quoted at $21,000
- Solar for All grant covers 60% → homeowner cost $8,400
- Apply state rebate $1,000 → $7,400
- Federal ITC 30% of $7,400 → $2,220 credit
- Final net cost $5,180—a 75% discount versus list price, plus lifetime bill savings.
Why Act Before Net-Metering Rules Tighten?
Q: Is New Hampshire changing net-metering in 2026?
The PUC opened Docket DE 24-090 to revisit export rates; utilities propose credit cuts of 20-25%. Installations completed before the ruling retain current terms for at least 20 years. Booking in 2025 vaccinates your economics against future rollbacks.
How VT Star Solar Handles Everything for You
Q: What makes VT Star Solar different?
- In-house grant specialists file Solar for All and state rebate forms.
- Permit pros interface with 234 assessing offices on property-tax exemptions.
- Master electricians optimize panel layout for New England snow loads.
- Performance guarantee: If year-one production misses projections by >2%, we pay the shortfall.
- Community focus: A share of profits funds workforce-development apprenticeships aligned with Solar for All’s goals.
Conclusion
2025 stacks the deck for Granite Staters in terms of New Hampshire solar incentives: a fresh $23 million infusion for income-qualified households, cornerstone federal and state incentives, and still-robust net-metering. Acting now captures maximum subsidies, locks in favorable export rates, and starts the clock on five-figure lifetime savings.
FAQs
1. Do Solar for All funds run out?
Yes. Projects are approved on a first-come, first-served basis until the $23 million allocation is exhausted, likely within two to three years.
2. Can I claim the ITC if I lease panels?
No. The 30% credit only applies when you own the system outright or via a loan.
3. What if my tax liability is low?
Unused ITC rolls forward indefinitely, so you can spread the credit across future tax years.
4. Does snow hurt production?
Panels shed snow quickly thanks to their dark surface and tilt angle; annual generation models already account for winter conditions.
5. How long do solar panels last?
Modern monocrystalline modules carry 25-year power warranties and often produce beyond 30 years with minimal degradation.
If you live in New Hampshire, we imagine you’re liking what you’ve just read. So – take the next step! Request your personalized solar savings report from VT Star Solar today – before budget transfers and PUC rulings potentially trim tomorrow’s benefits.