Mississippi solar incentives (2026)

Here's what can lower the cost of solar in Mississippi now that the 30% federal purchase credit has ended. Statewide: Net metering plus 3¢/kWh low-income adder.

State incentive (est.)
—
Federal credit (purchase)
Ended 2025
Via lease/PPA
~$9,135

Incentives that apply in Mississippi

Federal (2026 update)

The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you buy with cash or a loan in 2026, there's no federal credit. A lease or PPA can still capture a 30% commercial credit — worth roughly $9,135 on a typical Mississippi system — which the provider passes on through lower payments. More in our federal tax credit guide.

State & local

In Mississippi: Net metering plus 3¢/kWh low-income adder.

Net metering

How your utility credits exported solar is effectively an incentive too — and often worth more over time than a one-off rebate. See Mississippi net metering.

How to find everything you qualify for

  • Search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code.
  • Ask your utility about rebates and export rates.
  • Have installers itemize every incentive in their quote.

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Mississippi solar incentives: FAQ

What solar incentives does Mississippi offer in 2026?
Net metering plus 3¢/kWh low-income adder. The 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025, though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through.
Can I still get the federal tax credit in Mississippi?
Not on a cash or loan purchase — that ended nationwide after 2025. A lease or PPA in Mississippi can still capture a 30% commercial credit (worth about $9,135 on a typical system) that the provider passes on through lower payments.
How do I find every solar incentive in Mississippi?
Start here, then search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code, ask your utility about rebates and export rates, and have any installer itemize each incentive in their quote so you can verify it.
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