IRS / U.S. Federal Government
Note: Congress ended this federal tax credit for installations after December 31, 2025. Projects placed in service by that date can still be claimed on your 2025 federal return (IRS Form 5695).
The 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit provides a 30% nonrefundable federal income tax credit for qualified clean energy installations including solar panels, battery storage, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, and fuel cells installed through December 31, 2025. The credit was terminated for residential ownership after Dec 31, 2025, by the One Big Beautiful Bill signed July 4, 2025. Unused credit can be carried forward to future tax years. For 2026 solar, explore lease/PPA options that may still qualify under business credits.
Claim on IRS Form 5695. Credit is nonrefundable, reduces tax owed but not below zero. Carry forward excess to future years. Solar credit for residential ownership expired Dec 31, 2025.
Verified against IRS / U.S. Federal Government's official page on 2026-06-17.
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Form to file: IRS Form 5695
This is a federal tax credit, not a grant you apply for. You claim 30 percent of the cost of a qualifying solar or clean energy system on your federal tax return using Form 5695.
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Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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