Solar Tax Credits, Incentives and Solar Rebates in the United States
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Latest Update: December 2018There are more than 1,600 programs designed to stimulate the adoption of solar power in the United States. These financial incentives and regulatory programs can significantly improve the financial feasibility of installing solar panels.
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Summary Data for Kentucky
| State Capital | Frankfort |
| Solar Value Index | $574 |
| Solar Energy Produced | 6672 kWh / year |
| Average retail electricity price (2017 data) | 8.61 cents / kWh |
| Average annual consumption per household (2015 data) | 13440 kWh |
| Levelized Cost of Solar Electricity | 9.89 cents / kWh |
| Reached grid parity? | Not yet |
The Bluegrass State runs on coal, and lots of it. Kentucky is the third largest coal-producing state and almost all of the state's electricity generation is fueled by coal. The share of solar energy in the state's electricity mix is minimal. Other renewables are also under-represented, with only small amounts of hydroelectricity generation. But not all is lost when it comes to solar energy in the state, as financial incentives help to make solar power more affordable.