Solar Opportunities - Kansas

Solar Offerings and Incentives

All across Kansas, it is possible to find a qualified contractor to install rooftop solar on homes and businesses. Depending on where you live, you may be eligible for a limited time offer of discounted purchase prices or may be able to purchase solar power without actually installing the equipment on your property.  These community or shared solar opportunities are listed below.  Of course, you can always install solar on your home by hiring a qualified solar installer, even if you don’t live in one of these program areas.  If so, don’t forget to claim the state and federal tax incentives.

State and Local Incentives

Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption

Kansas exempts 100% of the increased property value arising from installing residential solar energy systems from property taxes. The exemption includes solar thermal electric and photovoltaic systems. More information can be found here.

Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

A federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) is now available to consumers wanting to purchase small wind turbines, solar panels, or geothermal heat pumps.  The ITC, written into law through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is available for equipment installed from Oct. 3, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2016. The credit covers 30% of the equipment cost, though some technologies have a credit cap of $2000. More details and a complete list of eligible technologies can be found here.

Local Projects

Midwest Energy Community Solar Project

This  community solar project makes solar energy available to all Midwest Energy members. Those who buy panels will receive credits on their energy bills.

Eligibility: Midwest Energy member

More information can be found here.