Berks County · Pennsylvania
Solar Companies in
Reading, PA
Reading homeowners save with PA SREC program and PPL Electric net metering.
206 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,300/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
10–14 years
Payback Period
$16,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Reading
Why Reading Homeowners Are Going Solar
Reading is Berks County's largest city and a growing solar market in southeastern Pennsylvania. PPL Electric Utilities serves Reading and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Pennsylvania's SREC program allows Reading homeowners to earn additional income from their solar panels.
Reading's residential neighborhoods and high electricity costs make solar particularly attractive. PA SREC program combine for strong ROI. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Reading homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Berks County's permitting requirements and PPL's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Reading?
- 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 Reading 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 Reading 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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