Solar Panel Installation in Salt Lake City, UT
Local sun, utility rules, permits and installers
Salt Lake City has about 1,400 kWh a year per kW of rooftop solar (our estimate). Your utility decides what exported power earns, so see the rules for Rocky Mountain Power below, then get quotes.
Salt Lake City solar at a glance
Utility rules and programs for Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain Power serves homes in Salt Lake City.
| Utility | Type | Solar export rule |
|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | investor-owned | Rocky Mountain Power’s Utah Schedule 137 is net billing: you pay retail for power you take, and exports earn 4.855 cents per kWh from June to September and 4.033 cents from October to May (from March 1, 2026, reset each March 1). Residential systems are limited to 25 kW; older Schedule 135 and 136 customers keep better terms until 2036 and 2033. |
Program details are from each utility’s own pages (read October 2026). See the Utah incentives table for statewide credits and a status for every program.
Permits and approvals in Salt Lake City
- Building Services (Salt Lake City Corporation): permit information · 801-535-7155
- The city has a solar PV page with a Solar PV Permit Packet that must be submitted with the solar permit application, plus a site plan. Applications are filed through the Building Services online portal, and a permit lapses if work does not start within 180 days.
- The utility must approve the connection before you switch on: Rocky Mountain Power customer generation · your own utility’s interconnection page.
- Check any contractor on the Utah DOPL license lookup before you sign.
- Utah Code 57-8a-701 (amended in 2025) limits how a homeowners association can prohibit solar, but it can still set rules on size, location and placement; read your governing documents.
Fees and steps change; confirm with the office before you start. We have not verified timelines for Salt Lake City.
Costs and savings
We do not have verified installed prices for Salt Lake City alone. The Utah figures above show what to expect; real quotes depend on your home, equipment and installer. Try the solar savings calculator, and get at least two written quotes.
Choosing an installer
- License: check the contractor on the Utah DOPL license lookup and that the license covers this work.
- Quote: ask for an itemized written quote that names the equipment, warranties and who pulls the permit and handles the utility approval.
- Compare: get two or three quotes and compare them line by line, not only the total.
Get solar quotes in Salt Lake City
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Solar Panel Installation in Salt Lake City FAQs
Is solar worth it in Salt Lake City?
The sun is strong (about 1,400 kWh a year per kW, our estimate), but export credits are low, so solar pays most when sized to what you use at home or paired with a battery. See the Utah incentives for the state credit.
Is there a federal solar tax credit in 2026?
No. The federal 25D credit ended for expenditures after December 31, 2025. Utah’s residential solar tax credit has ended for systems installed in 2024 or later; a 25 percent credit up to $2,000 remains for some non-solar home systems through January 1, 2028.
Do I need a permit for solar panels in Salt Lake City?
Usually yes, and the utility may need to approve solar and batteries. Building Services (Salt Lake City Corporation) handles permits in Salt Lake City; see the permit information above.
How do I find a licensed installer in Salt Lake City?
Use the quote button on this page. We reply ourselves and match you with a licensed installer who serves your area; you can check any contractor on the Utah DOPL license lookup.
Sources: sunshine and climate NASA POWER; hazards FEMA National Risk Index; utility numbers EIA-861 (2024); prices EnergySage (October 2026) and Generac (U.S.); credits IRS and the Utah Office of Energy Development; permit information from the city or town’s own page; utility programs from each utility’s own pages (October 2026). General information, not financial, tax, legal or electrical advice. See our editorial policy.
Where to buy
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What to check before you buy:
- Rated watts and connector type match your power station
- Folding panels: weight and weather rating are listed
- Reviews from people using it for the same job