There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Mississippi has plenty of sun, but legislators in Jackson haven’t really done anything of note to help promote adoption of home solar here. However, the state Public Service Commission took some action in 2022, when it established a solar rebate program and rewrote rules governing how much people with solar panels can get paid for the energy their systems produce and send to the grid. Going solar here still isn't a 100% great deal for everyone, but the PSC's actions have made it easier for more people to enjoy the benefits of solar power.
Learn what solar incentives are available to Mississippi homeowners
See what Mississippi solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Mississippi solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Mississippi
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, to make sure you get credit for the surplus. Mississippi doesn't have true net metering, and the PSC instead refers to "Distributed Generation Rules" that govern how solar owners get paid for the energy their systems generate. They're close to net metering, but not exactly like it.
The important thing to know is that in Mississippi, energy your solar system produces that gets used in your home reduces your bill by the full retail amount. Any energy that gets sent to the grid is recorded on a separate channel of the smart meter installed at your home, and you get a credit for that energy on your next bill.
The credit is determined by the wholesale cost of power (called the "avoided cost"). Every kWh of solar you send to the grid earns you a credit of between 2.3 to 3.6 cents per kWh, plus a distributed energy credit adder of 2.5 cents. An additional 2 cents per kWh is added for residents whose income is below 225% of the federal poverty level.
Essentially, the credit you receive for energy will be about 7.5 cents per kWh if you meet the income requirments for the adder, or 5.5 cents per kWh if you don't. Entergy and Mississippi Power will happily charge you an average of 11 cents/kWh for energy you buy from them when the sun isn’t shining.
New for 2023 is a dedicated Mississippi rebate for installing a distrubted generation system. Any resideintial solar system between 3 kW and 20 kW will qualify its owner to receive a rebate of $3,500. Unfortunately, this program is not up-and-running at the current time, as the rules are still being finalized. Watch this space for more information as the rebate program opens later in the year.
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Prices based on a 11.4kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
6 solar companies in Mississippi provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.53 24 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
MS Solar was very professional with their sales presentation, site evaluation, installation and completion of our green energy project. I have a lot of respect for Will and his team. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
MS Solar was very professional with their sales presentation, site evaluation, installation and completion of our green energy project. I have a lot of respect for Will and his team. I would recommend them to everyone.
4.27 15 Reviews
Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
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Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Great company, very knowledgeable, and professional.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Great company, very knowledgeable, and professional.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
JR Cromer was the on-site supervisor when my initial 8kW solar array was installed in 2014, so it was only natural to again let him do the installation when this system was expanded to 12 kW in 2017. Everything went smoothly and I received a high quality product at a great price both times.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
JR Cromer was the on-site supervisor when my initial 8kW solar array was installed in 2014, so it was only natural to again let him do the installation when this system was expanded to 12 kW in 2017. Everything went smoothly and I received a high quality product at a great price both times.
3.52 173 Reviews
Disgruntledinfl, over 1 month
First off, I was advised that the total process would take 3 months to get my solar panels installed. It took one year from when I signed the contract for my system to actually be up and running and it took over 6 months to actually get my panels installed. Since then they have not paid the installer and they are now going to place lien on my home even though GHS received their money from me. Poor communication throughout and I went through three different project managers. When I initially signed the contract, I did review this compan y's history and they had a good reading on BBB at that time but since then it has tanked, do not recommend
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Disgruntledinfl, over 1 month
First off, I was advised that the total process would take 3 months to get my solar panels installed. It took one year from when I signed the contract for my system to actually be up and running and it took over 6 months to actually get my panels installed. Since then they have not paid the installer and they are now going to place lien on my home even though GHS received their money from me. Poor communication throughout and I went through three different project managers. When I initially signed the contract, I did review this compan y's history and they had a good reading on BBB at that time but since then it has tanked, do not recommend
3.01 775 Reviews
Sheila , 23 hours ago
Wow, I am so disappointed with the lack of service and support that SunPro Solar had. I bought my panels in 2020 and then ADT Solar took over Sunpro, I never got an email or letter stating this. Now they are out of business and trying to get someone to look at my panels (5) out of 42 that are not working is a joke. I have called the support line and even called the sale person (Dennis Valentin) to help me. I was hoping he could tell me where or who to go to since this is a warranty issue. Dennis said via a phone conversation that he would help me than he decided without informing me, that he would not help. He just won't answer his phone or texts that I have sent. He is no better than ADT. I love my solar panels. They have really cut down on the electric bill but without support, it seems no one knows who to contact when there is a problem.
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Sheila , 23 hours ago
Wow, I am so disappointed with the lack of service and support that SunPro Solar had. I bought my panels in 2020 and then ADT Solar took over Sunpro, I never got an email or letter stating this. Now they are out of business and trying to get someone to look at my panels (5) out of 42 that are not working is a joke. I have called the support line and even called the sale person (Dennis Valentin) to help me. I was hoping he could tell me where or who to go to since this is a warranty issue. Dennis said via a phone conversation that he would help me than he decided without informing me, that he would not help. He just won't answer his phone or texts that I have sent. He is no better than ADT. I love my solar panels. They have really cut down on the electric bill but without support, it seems no one knows who to contact when there is a problem.