Embrace the Buckeye State’s growing solar potential and start saving today. With electricity rates in Ohio seeing significant increases, solar energy can drastically cut your monthly bills. The average Ohio homeowner who installs solar panels can save an estimated $57,000 over the 25-year lifespan of their system, with typical monthly savings around $130. Over time, these reductions in your utility bills will pay for the initial investment, resulting in significant long-term financial savings.
Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy that reduces your carbon footprint. By harnessing the sun’s energy, you are helping to decrease dependence on fossil fuels. This shift to renewable energy aids in combating climate change and promotes better air quality. A typical 10-kilowatt (kW) residential solar system in Ohio can offset about 10 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually—that’s the environmental equivalent of planting over 175 trees every year.
Generating your own power with solar panels provides a greater degree of energy independence. You’ll be less dependent on the grid and better insulated from fluctuating utility rates. While Ohio’s net metering policies mean you’ll still be connected to the grid, you are shielding yourself from rising energy prices by producing your own stable and predictable supply of electricity. For full self-sufficiency during an outage, systems can be paired with a solar battery.
Ohio offers several key incentives to make the switch to solar more affordable. The most significant incentive is a federal credit that is scheduled to end soon.
Federal Solar Tax Credit (CRITICAL DEADLINE): The Residential Clean Energy Credit allows you to deduct 30% of your total solar system cost from your federal taxes. This is a dollar-for-dollar credit, not a simple deduction.
!! URGENT DEADLINE: Due to new federal legislation, this 30% credit is only available for systems installed by December 31, 2025. The credit is scheduled to be eliminated completely starting in 2026.