Project Costs & Incentives

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  • System costs
  • 2024 Focus on Energy Cash Rewards
  • Federal Tax Credit
System Costs - System costs vary and depend on a variety of factors: system size, components, and project specific attributes. System incentives also affect the final cost of the system. It is important to factor in the cost of capital used to finance a project. In simplest terms, prices are discussed in terms of dollars per watt of system size. Please contact us to get an estimate.
Federal Tax Credit -
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the federal government has INCREASED the Federal Tax Credit to 30% through the end of 2032! This applies to all costs incurred after any utility incentives are subtracted.  Solar projects and Battery backup projects qualify.
  • There is a 30% tax credit (no cap) for the costs of installing residential or commercial solar installations.
  • Filers of Alternative Minimum Tax can claim solar tax credits.
  • The credit can be applied to secondary residences.
  • Off-grid systems qualify for the credit.
  • Below are last year's IRS tax forms.
    • Form 5695 (Homeowners)
    • Form 3468 (Businesses)
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f3468_2023.pdf
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2020_renewable_zip_code_list.pdf
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 Focus on Energy Cash Rewards -
Residential & Business Renewable Cash Rewards
- Focus on Energy Cash Rewards are available on a first come first serve basis. Rewards are calculated based on system size.
- 2024: 
-  Most residential customers can receive a minimum of $300 per project per year (after 5/1/24.) Customer must be receiving electric service from a participating utility.
-  Customers residing in specific zip codes could receive additional funds ($300 after 5/1/24). PDF of zip codes available below.
- Business incentives are based on system size. Additional rewards available for agriculture customers.
- Applications & reward qualifications are posted on the Focus on Energy Renewable website.

We will assist in completing all reward paperwork.
Contact Appleton Solar with questions or to start the process!
Focus on Energy - Customers who purchase their electricity and/or natural gas from participating utilities are eligible for Focus on Energy services and incentives. You can find out which incentives you’re eligible for by using the Focus on Energy Trade Ally website or by calling Focus on Energy at 800-762-7077.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program. It is a statewide partnership that works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy programs help residents and businesses save energy and money, promote instate economic development, protect our environment and help control the state’s growing demand for electricity and natural gas.
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