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    How are solar incentives applied to the cost?

    The calculator multiplies system cost by one minus the incentive percentage, so a 30 percent incentive on a $20,000 system yields a $14,000 net cost. The 30 percent default reflects the federal ITC per IRS Form 5695. Incentive amounts change and may stack with state or utility rebates, so confirm the current rate before relying on the result.

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