Cost & Incentives
Appleton Solar is a leader in residential solar, serving Northeast Wisconsin for almost 2 decades.
As a testament to serving our customers and our dedication to promoting solar energy, owners of Appleton Solar work on every solar project.
System Costs
Solar energy system costs will vary based on the specific project. The following factors help determine price: size of your solar system, system components, and project specific attributes. Solar energy system incentives, financing, and client capital all affect the net cost and return on investment.
Contact Appleton Solar for an estimate.
2026 Focus on Energy Cash Rewards
- Residential & Non-Residential Renewable Cash Rewards
- Focus on Energy Cash Rewards are available on a first come first serve basis.
- Residential Rewards
- Most residential customers can receive a maximum reward of $2,400 per project.
- Reward amount is based on system size. Shading and orientation qualifications must be met.
- $600/kW with a maximum reward of $2,400 per residential customer per year
- Most residential customers can receive a maximum reward of $2,400 per project.
- Non-Residential Rewards
- Non-residential rewards can receive up to maximum of $25,000 per project
- Reward amount is based on system size. Shading and orientation qualifications must be met.
- $600/kW, up to $2,400, then $50 per kW thereafter up to a maximum of $25,000
- Non-residential rewards can receive up to maximum of $25,000 per project
- The most up to date Focus on Energy incentives can be found at Focus on Energy – Residential or at Focus on Energy – Business.
- Please reach out to discuss business specific incentives.
- Appleton Solar will assist in completing all Focus on Energy reward paperwork.
- Contact Appleton Solar with questions or to start the process!
Federal Tax Credit
- The One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law on July 4, 2025 has affected the solar energy tax credit. The impact is listed below.
- Residential Federal Tax Credit for solar electric systems
- Ended on 12/31/25: 30% no cap tax credit
- Commercial Investment Tax Credit
- 30% tax credit (no cap)
- Solar electric systems: Deadline to qualify depends on the construction start date
- If construction starts before 7/4/2026, project must be completed within four years
- If construction starts after 7/4/2026, project must be completed by 12/31/2027
- Battery Backup: Retains original IRA deadlines of 30% through 2032
- Businesses should consult with a tax professional to determine eligibility and required deadlines.
- Form 3468 (Businesses)
Focus on Energy Partner
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.
Residential & Commercial solar design
Incentives
Save money with a solar electric system. Appleton Solar will help you identify and take advantage of solar project rewards and incentives from Focus on Energy and Federal Tax Credits. We are a Focus on Energy Trade Ally.
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