Solar in Provo in 2026: How Provo City Power Changes the Math

Provo is one of the more interesting solar markets in Utah, and not for the reason most articles assume. Provo runs its own city power utility, which means the rules for crediting your solar are set locally and work differently than the rest of the state. Get that detail right and the math can be strong. Here is what Provo homeowners need to know in 2026.

Provo City Power changes the rules

Most of Utah is served by Rocky Mountain Power, an investor-owned utility on net billing. Provo is different. Provo City Power is a municipal utility, and it runs its own rooftop solar program with credits that roll over month to month and reset annually in February.

The important practical points: the program is set by the city, not the state, and the exact export credit and fees can change. Provo also caps and zeroes out unused credits each February, which means oversizing your system to bank a big surplus does not pay off. Because the specifics matter to your payback, confirm the current Provo City Power solar rate and rules with Mike before sizing a system, rather than trusting a generic national estimate.

What changed federally in 2026

The federal residential solar tax credit ended on January 1, 2026 for homeowners who buy with cash or a loan. You no longer claim 30 percent back on your taxes. Mike replaces it with an instant 30 percent rebate applied at signing, with nothing to file and no waiting. The rebate ends July 4, 2026.

What this means for system design in Provo

Because Provo zeroes out surplus credits annually, the goal is to size your system to match what you actually use rather than to overproduce. A correctly sized system, and in some cases a Tesla Powerwall 3 to use more of your own power directly, is usually the smartest approach. Provo gets strong sun, so a right-sized system can cover a large share of a typical home's usage.

Run the savings calculator on this page for a starting estimate, then let Mike fine-tune it to Provo City Power's actual rules and your real usage.

Panels or Solar Roof in Provo?

For most Provo homes, Tesla solar panels are the practical, cost-effective choice. If your roof is aging or you want the premium look and the best roof on the market, the Tesla Solar Roof is the upgrade option, chosen for protection and appearance rather than the fastest payback.

FAQ

Does Provo have net metering? Provo City Power runs its own municipal solar program with credits that roll over monthly and reset in February. The exact credit and fees are set by the city and can change, so confirm current terms with Mike.

Do I get a federal tax credit in 2026? Not for cash or loan purchases. That ended January 1, 2026. Mike's instant 30 percent rebate captures that value up front.

Should I oversize my system in Provo? No. Because Provo zeroes out surplus credits each February, sizing to your actual usage is smarter than overproducing.

What happens after July 4, 2026? The instant 30 percent rebate ends and projects move to full price.

See your Provo number before July 4, 2026

Provo City Power makes local rules the key to your solar payback, so getting the design right matters. Run the calculator above for a starting point, then call or text Mike at 385-312-0904 or get a free quote at asksolarmike.com/google to dial it in.