State awarded $62 million federal grant for household solar

MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A step forward for solar in Wisconsin.

The state has been awarded $62 million in federal funding from the Solar for All Grant to help fund solar systems for low-and moderate-income households.

Governor Tony Evers’ office says the cost of installing solar systems is among the barriers low-income residents face. A 5-kilowatt rooftop system in Wisconsin averages between $14,000 and $19,000 before tax credits and incentives. Funding for projects is anticipated to begin in late in 2024 or early 2025.

Solar power installations will help Wisconsin avoid almost two million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.