Residential Clean Energy Credit (Federal Tax Credit – 30%)

About This Program

The Residential Clean Energy Credit provides a 30% federal income tax credit on the full cost of qualifying clean energy installations including rooftop solar panels, geothermal heat pumps, wind turbines, and battery storage systems. There is no dollar cap on the credit, and unused credit can be carried forward to future tax years. The credit was extended through December 31, 2025.

30% of total project cost with no dollar cap; nonrefundable but carryforward allowed

Key Details

• 30% federal tax credit on solar, geothermal, wind, and battery storage
• No annual or lifetime dollar cap on the credit amount
• Nonrefundable — reduces taxes owed; unused credit carries forward
• Expires December 31, 2025 (per One Big Beautiful Bill enacted July 2025)
• Claim on IRS Form 5695 with your federal tax return

How to Apply

Deadline: Expires December 31, 2025 (per One Big Beautiful Bill, July 2025)