Solar Panels in New Hampshire

No State Income Tax — Federal ITC Worth More Here

$1,200/yr

Avg. Annual Savings

4.3 peak hrs/day

Peak Sun Hours

7–10 years

Payback Period

$14,000–$22,000

Avg. System Cost

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Overview

Is Solar Worth It in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has a unique advantage for solar: no state income tax. This means the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit is worth its full value with no state tax complications. Combined with high electricity rates (averaging $0.22+/kWh), strong net metering laws, and a property tax exemption, New Hampshire homeowners have solid financial reasons to go solar.

The Granite State may not be the sunniest, but its high electricity costs mean every kilowatt-hour your panels produce delivers real savings. New Hampshire's net metering policy is among the strongest in New England, and the state has been expanding its solar capacity rapidly.

Benefits

Why Go Solar in New Hampshire

Reduce Your Electric Bill

New Hampshire homeowners save an average of $1,200/yr after going solar.

Federal 30% Tax Credit

Deduct 30% of your total system cost from your federal income taxes.

Increase Home Value

Solar panels increase your home's resale value — and are excluded from property tax in most states.

Energy Independence

Lock in your electricity rate and protect against rising utility costs for 25+ years.

Available Incentives

New Hampshire Solar Incentives & Tax Credits

Net Metering

New Hampshire requires all utilities to offer net metering at the full retail rate for residential solar systems up to 100 kW. Eversource NH and Liberty Utilities both participate.

Full retail rate credits

Property Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption

New Hampshire municipalities may offer property tax exemptions for solar installations. Many towns have adopted the state's model exemption ordinance.

Varies by municipality

Renewable Energy Fund Rebates

Rebate

The NH Public Utilities Commission administers the Renewable Energy Fund, which periodically offers rebates for residential solar installations when funding is available.

Rebates when funding available

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Tax Credit

The federal 30% ITC applies to all New Hampshire homeowners who purchase their solar system. With no state income tax, this federal credit is especially straightforward to claim.

30% of system cost

Common Questions

New Hampshire Solar FAQ

New Hampshire does not have a state income tax, so there is no state solar tax credit. However, this also means the federal 30% ITC is your primary incentive and is straightforward to claim without state tax complications.

Local Solar Companies

Solar Companies by City in New Hampshire

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Manchester$1,600/yr avg savings Nashua$1,600/yr avg savings Concord$1,550/yr avg savings Dover$1,550/yr avg savings

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