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Upfront incentive for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Incentive is approximately $0.06-$0.10 per kilowatt-hour of estimated first-year production, paid as lump sum after installation and inspection. Combines with federal 30% solar tax credit.
Estimated incentive for typical 6 kW residential solar system
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Golden Valley early keeps your application moving.
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Deadline: Applications accepted quarterly
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