Increases solar energy tax credits, implements a solar STAR credit, and amends siting provisions for major renewable energy facilities.

This bill increases the tax credit for solar energy system equipment, introduces a solar STAR credit for homeowners in municipalities hosting midscale solar projects, and modifies the role of municipalities in the siting of major renewable energy facilities. The solar energy system equipment credit is increased to 40% of qualified expenditures. Homeowners in municipalities hosting at least two midscale solar projects can claim a solar STAR credit.

Increases solar energy tax credits, implements a solar STAR credit, and amends siting provisions for major renewable energy facilities.

This bill increases the tax credit for solar energy system equipment, introduces a solar STAR credit for homeowners in municipalities hosting midscale solar projects, and modifies the role of municipalities in the siting of major renewable energy facilities. The solar energy system equipment credit is increased to 40% of qualified expenditures. Homeowners in municipalities hosting at least two midscale solar projects can claim a solar STAR credit.