Federal Solar ITC + Minnesota Solar Incentives
IRS / Xcel Energy / Minnesota Department of Commerce
About This Program
Note: The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
St. Paul homeowners served by Xcel Energy can use Xcel's Solar*Rewards program, paying per-kWh for excess generation. Minnesota's Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive (administered by Xcel) offers additional production incentives for MN-manufactured solar panels. Community Solar Gardens are available for those who cannot install rooftop solar. The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
Xcel Solar*Rewards performance payments. Potential Made in MN bonus. The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
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Other published resources for St. Paul, MN, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of St. Paul Healthy Homes Program Up to $50,000 grant
- City of St. Paul Power of Home Program Up to $50,000 grant
- City of Saint Paul CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Varies by project; typically $10,000-$35,000
- Ramsey County Critical Repair Grant Up to $10,000 grant
Key Details
- The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
- Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards: per-kWh payment over 10 years
- Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive: bonus for MN-manufactured panels
- Community Solar Gardens available for renters or unsuitable rooftops
- Contact MN Commerce: 651-296-5175 for solar program guidance
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Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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