Farms & rural business · 2026
The homeowner credit died, but farms and rural businesses still stack the 30% commercial credit, bonus depreciation, and energy-community adders — often covering 45–70% of a project. We track REAP grant status so you know where it stands.
REAP grant applications and awards are paused (2026) while USDA rewrites the program rules — no new grants until new regulations take effect. REAP guaranteed loans are still being accepted.
Why PanelPerks
The 48E credit (≈30%, up to ~50% with domestic-content + energy-community adders) plus first-year bonus depreciation survived 2025's changes.
USDA REAP grant awards are paused pending new rules. We show the live status instead of promising a grant that isn't open.
Solar for irrigation, barns, and remote loads — plus battery backup against outages and rising diesel costs.
How it works
Your ZIP, operation type, and average power bill — that's it. No street address required.
We apply the 48E commercial credit and bonus depreciation against your state's real rate — and flag REAP's live status — to estimate net cost and payback.
Request a free quote and we'll connect you with installers experienced in farm and rural projects. No obligation.
Questions
The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers grants and loan guarantees for rural and agricultural energy projects. As of 2026, new grant awards are paused pending updated rules — so we show its live status rather than promising a grant that isn't currently being awarded. Treat REAP as potential upside, not a guarantee.
Farms use the commercial pathway: the Section 48E credit (≈30%, up to ~50% with domestic-content and energy-community adders) plus first-year bonus depreciation. Together these often cover 45–70% of project cost — independent of REAP.
Generally if you derive at least half your income from agriculture. That can affect REAP eligibility and how a project is structured. We flag the distinction; confirm the specifics with a tax professional.
Yes — solar plus storage suits irrigation pumps, barns, and off-grid loads, and hedges against rising diesel and outage costs. Our estimate focuses on grid-tied bill savings; ask an installer about off-grid sizing.
We size and price from your state's real commercial electricity rate and the federal stack that still applies in 2026. Estimates are clearly labeled and sourced (IRS, USDA, EIA); a local installer confirms your project.
Free, no obligation, and sourced from the IRS, USDA, and EIA.