Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D)

IRS / Inflation Reduction Act

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About This Program

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).

30% tax credit with no annual or lifetime dollar limit for solar panels, battery storage, small wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and fuel cells installed through 2025. Nonrefundable but unused credit carries forward to future tax years.

30% of total installed cost; no cap; carry forward unused credit

Verified against IRS / Inflation Reduction Act's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Tulsa, OK, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • 30% tax credit with no dollar limit
  • Solar panels, battery storage, geothermal, wind
  • No annual or lifetime cap on credit amount
  • Unused credit carries forward to future years
  • Expires December 31, 2025 for new installations

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

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.

Steps to apply

  1. Have your solar or clean energy system installed and pay for it.
  2. Keep the itemized invoice and proof of payment.
  3. Complete IRS Form 5695 and file it with your Form 1040 for the year the system was placed in service.
  4. If the credit is larger than your tax bill, carry the unused amount forward to next year.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Itemized invoice from your installer showing the system cost.
  • Proof of payment.
  • Manufacturer certification statement for the equipment.
  • Your federal tax return (Form 1040) for the year of installation.
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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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