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Solar Incentives in 2026: What Homeowners Should Know Before They Buy

Feb 15, 2026

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Solar Incentives in 2026: What Homeowners Should Know Before They Buy

Home exterior with rooftop solar panels and a wall-mounted solar battery and inverter near the garage at sunset.
Home exterior with rooftop solar panels and a wall-mounted solar battery and inverter near the garage at sunset.
Home exterior with rooftop solar panels and a wall-mounted solar battery and inverter near the garage at sunset.

Start with the one that matters most

The big federal incentive homeowners ask about is the Residential Clean Energy Credit, which can apply to solar and eligible costs (rules and eligibility matter). 

What changed in California savings

California’s NBT (often called “NEM 3.0”) impacts how exports are credited and shifts strategy toward self-consumption—often making storage more valuable.

Common myths we shut down fast

  • “Solar is free.” → No. The structure depends on financing/ownership.

  • “All homes save the same.” → Wrong. Usage + roof + rates drive results.

  • “Batteries are only for outages.” → Not anymore.

“Incentives help—but the real win is a system designed for your home’s reality.”

Final thoughts

If you want real savings, don’t chase incentives blindly. Build the right system first—then apply incentives correctly.

Contact Anca Solar and we’ll give you the straight plan.

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