Solar in Lehi in 2026: Net Metering, Costs, and the July 4 Rebate

Lehi has changed fast. New homes, big roofs, and a lot of households running multiple screens, EVs, and air conditioning through a Silicon Slopes summer. If your power bill has been creeping up along with everything else, solar is worth a serious look, and Lehi has a quiet advantage most of Utah does not: it runs its own city power utility with net metering. Add Mike's instant 30 percent rebate before July 4, 2026 and the case gets stronger. Here is the breakdown.

Lehi's net metering advantage

Most of Lehi is served by Lehi City Power, the city's municipal utility, not Rocky Mountain Power. That matters more than it sounds. Lehi City Power offers net metering for residential solar systems under 10 kW, where the credit for power you send to the grid is banked and pulled back when you need it, at a far better value than the reduced export credit Rocky Mountain Power customers get up the valley.

In plain terms, your solar can be worth more in Lehi than in much of the state. Program terms can change, so confirm your current utility and net metering rules with Mike before you size a system, especially if your home sits at an edge of the city served by a different provider.

What changed in 2026, and why it still pays

On January 1, 2026, the federal residential solar tax credit ended for homeowners who buy with cash or a loan. You no longer claim 30 percent back on your taxes. Mike replaces that with an instant 30 percent rebate applied at signing, so the quoted price already reflects it. There is nothing to file and nothing to wait for. The rebate ends July 4, 2026, and after that, full price.

What solar costs in Lehi, and why new homes are easy

Lehi households tend to use more power than the Utah average, often well above a thousand kilowatt hours a month in a larger home, which means a larger system and larger savings. The newer the home, the simpler the install, since modern Lehi roofs are typically in good shape with clean, sun exposed planes.

The fastest way to see your own number is the calculator on this page. Enter your real monthly bill and it estimates your system size, your instant rebate, your net cost, and a payback period. Treat it as a starting point. Mike confirms exact figures for your roof.

Tesla Solar Roof or Tesla panels for Lehi homes

You have two good paths. Tesla solar panels are the clean, lower profile choice for a home with a roof in good condition, and they pair with a Tesla Powerwall 3. A Tesla Solar Roof replaces the roof itself with glass solar tiles and makes the most sense if your roof is aging or you want the integrated look on a newer architectural home. Either way, a Powerwall 3 stores your daytime production for use at night and keeps your home running during an outage.

Is your Lehi home a good fit?

You are likely a strong candidate if:

• Your monthly electric bill runs over $120 and climbs in summer

• Your home is served by Lehi City Power with net metering

• You have open, sun exposed roof area, which most newer Lehi homes have

• You own your home

Not sure which utility serves your address or which system fits? Call or text Mike for a straight answer.

Lehi solar FAQ

Does Lehi have net metering? Lehi City Power offers net metering for residential systems under 10 kW, which is better for solar owners than the export credit used by Rocky Mountain Power. 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 instead.

Is solar worth it with Lehi's lower rates? Yes. The combination of net metering, high household usage, strong sun, and the instant rebate makes the math work, and rates here have been rising too.

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

Act before July 4, 2026

Lehi gives you net metering, big sun exposed roofs, and rising usage, which is a strong setup for solar. Mike's instant 30 percent rebate brings the price down on day one, and it ends July 4, 2026.

Run the calculator above to see your number, then call or text Mike at 385-312-0904 or get a free quote at asksolarmike.com/google.