Estimated Savings for a Typical Nebraska Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
9.3 kW
Gross Cost
$26,852
Federal Credit
-$8,056
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$18,296
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
12.5 yrs
25-Year Savings
$31,574
CO₂ Offset/yr
12,437 lbs
Nebraska Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$500
Nebraska State Incentive
Nebraska offers a personal property tax exemption for solar.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Nebraska: OPPD. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Nebraska
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $1,460 | 14 | 486,051 | OPPD |
| Lincoln | $1,460 | 11.9 | 289,102 | Lincoln Electric System |
| Bellevue | $1,460 | 13.6 | 63,839 | OPPD |
| Grand Island | $1,460 | 13.9 | 51,390 | NPPD |
| Kearney | $1,460 | 12 | 33,790 | NPPD |
| Fremont | $1,460 | 13.6 | 26,397 | OPPD |
| Hastings | $1,460 | 13 | 25,167 | Hastings Utilities |
| Norfolk | $1,460 | 11.3 | 24,348 | NPPD |
| Papillion | $1,460 | 14.9 | 24,285 | OPPD |
| Columbus | $1,460 | 13 | 23,657 | NPPD |
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Quick Facts: Nebraska
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.108/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: OPPD
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail