Residential Clean Energy Credit (Federal 30%)

About This Program

30% federal tax credit on solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal heat pumps installed in your primary or secondary home. No cap on credit amount. Rolls over to future tax years if credit exceeds tax liability. Verify current status — some IRA energy credits have been modified. AES Ohio service territory (Dayton) is a deregulated market; solar can reduce energy costs.

Solar, battery, geothermal only — verify current IRA status

Key Details

• 30% credit on solar panels, battery storage, geothermal heat pumps
• No annual cap — rolls over to future tax years
• Claim on IRS Form 5695 on your federal tax return
• AES Ohio territory — deregulated electric market, solar reduces bills
• Verify current IRA status — some credits modified post-2025

How to Apply

Deadline: Claim on annual federal tax return (IRS Form 5695)