Northampton County · Pennsylvania
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Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem homeowners save with PA SREC program and PPL Electric net metering.
205 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,300/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
10–14 years
Payback Period
$16,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Bethlehem
Why Bethlehem Homeowners Are Going Solar
Bethlehem is Northampton County's largest city and a strong solar market in the Lehigh Valley. PPL Electric Utilities serves Bethlehem and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Pennsylvania's SREC program allows Bethlehem homeowners to earn additional income from their solar panels.
Bethlehem's historic neighborhoods and growing tech economy make it an excellent solar market. PA SREC program combine for strong ROI. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Bethlehem homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Northampton County's permitting requirements and PPL's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Bethlehem?
- PA SREC program generates additional income
- PPL Electric net metering
- Property and sales tax exemptions
- Federal ITC expired Dec 31, 2025 (leases/PPAs may still benefit)
- Average payback of 7–10 years
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Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Bethlehem Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
Pennsylvania SREC Program
State ProgramPennsylvania's SREC program lets solar homeowners earn certificates for every 1,000 kWh produced.
PPL Electric Net Metering
Net MeteringPPL Electric offers net metering for Bethlehem residential solar customers at retail rates.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionPennsylvania exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments.
Sales Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionSolar energy equipment is fully exempt from Pennsylvania's 6% sales tax.
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