Solar Quotes in Maryland
Net metering (COMAR 20.50.10)
- A utility may not provide net metering to a generating system with a rated capacity above 2 megawatts. A proposed system "may not exceed 200 percent of the eligible customer-generator's baseline annual usage." Source: regs.maryland.gov (accessed 2026-10-20)
State program
- The Maryland Energy Administration's Maryland Solar Access Program serves income-eligible residents through participating contractors listed on the program page (FY27 list updated September 30, 2026). Source: energy.maryland.gov (accessed 2026-10-20)
Is solar worth it in Maryland?
It depends on your bill, roof and utility rules. Here is an estimate for a home with a $150 monthly electric bill and a south-facing, unshaded roof, before any incentives:
- Residential electricity averaged an estimated 21.30¢/kWh in Maryland (January–July 2026), above the U.S. average of 18.19¢ (14 of 51, highest first). Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Small rooftop systems in Maryland produced an estimated 1,363 kWh per kW of panels in 2024 (2024 small-scale solar generation divided by average 2023–2024 small-scale capacity). Source: EIA Electric Power Annual 2024, Tables 3.21 and 4.7.B (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Estimated system size: 4.7–6.3 kW, producing about 7,497 kWh a year (estimated).
- Estimated installed cost: $16,500–$28,600 before incentives, using $3.00–$5.20 per watt. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2024 installed prices, 20th–80th percentile; accessed 2026-10-20)
- Estimated simple payback: 9–21 years. Savings depend on how your utility credits exported energy (see above).
Estimates only, based on public data and simple assumptions. Actual production, cost, and savings vary by home, utility, rate plan, and installer. Not a quote, and not a guarantee of savings. Ask your installer about any state, local, or utility incentives that apply. State and local programs: DSIRE.
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A note on the federal tax credit
The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: irs.gov (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.
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