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Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D)

Internal Revenue Service

expired federal

About This Program

The Residential Clean Energy Credit provided a 30% tax credit for solar panels, battery storage, geothermal heat pumps, wind turbines, and fuel cells installed through December 31, 2025. No annual or lifetime dollar limit for most items. Claimed on IRS Form 5695. This credit has now expired for new installations.

Expired for new 2026 installations; still claimable for 2025 installs on 2025 return

Key Details

  • 30% tax credit for clean energy installations
  • EXPIRED for new installations after Dec 31, 2025
  • Still claimable for 2025 installations
  • Covered solar, battery, geothermal, wind
  • File IRS Form 5695 with tax return

How to Apply

Deadline: Expired December 31, 2025 (claim on 2025 tax return if installed in 2025)

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