Home solar in Kansas

Net metering Net metering available

Under the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act, Evergy and Liberty-Empire must offer net metering. For systems started on or after July 1, 2024, excess generation is credited at least at 100% of the utility's monthly system average cost per kWh until Jan. 1, 2030, then exactly 100%; time-of-use customers net within each time period and carry credits forward. Systems from before July 1, 2014 keep 1:1 kWh credits that expire each March 31. New systems can export up to 150 kW, sized to past use. The statewide cap rises 1% a year from July 1, 2025 to 5% of peak by 2027. Co-ops and city utilities are not required to offer net metering. Source

• 2024-07-01: HB 2527 rules start for new systems
• 2025-07-01: aggregate cap begins rising 1% a year
• 2026-01-01: new sizing limit applies to new participants
• 2027: cap reaches 5% of peak
• 2030-01-01: export credit becomes exactly 100% of system average cost

Solar credits (SRECs) No market

Kansas has no SREC market; its renewable standard became voluntary in 2015.

Taxes

Property tax: Exempt on application: property used mainly to generate electricity from solar can be exempt for 10 tax years after installation if the Board of Tax Appeals approves (K.S.A. 79-201 Eleventh).
Sales tax: None found: no sales tax exemption for home solar. Source

Solar laws

• HB 2527 (2024), net metering amendments (2024). Raised export limits (up to 150 kW, sized to use), raised the aggregate cap toward 5% by 2027, and set the export credit at no less than system average cost. Source
• Substitute for HB 2149 (2025) (2025). Requires solar sellers to give homeowners a standard disclosure form (developed with the Attorney General), sets interconnection rules, raises the parallel generation capacity limit, and sets a sizing formula. Effective May 1, 2025. Source
• SB 144 (2026), HOA solar bill (2026). Would have voided HOA covenants banning rooftop solar. It died in committee; Kansas still has no HOA solar-access law. Source

Community solar

No state community solar law; Evergy offers its own solar subscription program.

Timeline

1. 2009-05 Net Metering and Easy Connection Act adopted
2. 2014-07-01 Older 1:1 net metering tier closes to new systems
3. 2024-07-01 HB 2527 net metering changes start
4. 2025-05-01 HB 2149 solar consumer protection law takes effect
5. 2025-07-01 Aggregate net metering cap begins rising
6. 2025-12-31 Federal 30% homeowner tax credit (25D) ends
7. 2026-01-28 Senate hearing on HOA solar bill SB 144, which later died
8. 2027 Net metering cap reaches 5% of utility peak
9. 2030-01-01 Export credit set at exactly 100% of system average cost

Federal tax credits

The 30% federal tax credit for homeowners who buy solar (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so buying no longer earns a federal credit. If you lease or sign a power purchase agreement (PPA), the panels belong to a company that may still claim a business credit under federal deadlines that tighten through 2027. Ask your installer whether that savings is in your price.

Sources

• KCC: Net Metering in Kansas
• KCC: Net Metering
• Sub. for HB 2149 (2025) bill page
• SB 144 (2025-26) bill page
• KDOR PVD memo on renewable energy exemption (11-21-2024)
• KLRD: State regulation of HOA solar restrictions (2-1-2024)
• EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A

Last checked 2026-11-01. Incentives are not guaranteed and can change or run out. Confirm every figure with your utility, installer and a tax professional before you sign. This page is general information, not tax, legal or financial advice.

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