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Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) — ended: incentive guide and eligibility details

$0 — ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025

Per the IRS, the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so homeowner-owned systems installed in 2026 do not qualify. Leased/PPA systems are owned by a business that follows separate tax rules; ask the provider how that affects your price.

Program quick facts

Incentive amount

$0 — ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025

Subject to funding, equipment, and program terms

Program status

closed

Verify status before signing a contract

Territory

Federal

Confirm with your electric bill and ZIP

Qualification

Program-specific

This program is not described as strictly income-qualified, but income can still affect financing, installer offers, and other stackable programs.

How this program works

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) — ended applies in Federal. The core value is $0 — ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. Eligibility depends on customer status, eligible equipment, application timing, and program funding.

What to verify before buying

Check whether the application must be reserved before purchase or installation, whether your installer must participate, and whether the battery model is on the official approved list.

How to use EnergyScout

Start with ZIP and utility matching, then add income qualification only when it changes the result. After the report shows likely programs, the homeowner can opt into installer matching.

Example incentive stack

Typical installed battery system$12,000-$16,000
Federal 25D credit (ended)$0 — ended for systems placed in service after Dec 31, 2025
Federal 25D homeowner credit$0 (ended after 2025)

Actual values depend on equipment, installer pricing, financing, tax situation, and official program approval.

Timing and qualification notes

  • Program funding can change without much warning.
  • Many battery rebates require approval or reservation before installation.
  • Official program administrators make the final eligibility decision.

Income-qualified check

See whether income-qualified programs apply

Some rebates depend on household income, CARE/FERA status, area median income, or environmental-justice territory. Start with ZIP and system type, then opt into installer help only if you want quotes.

EnergyScout can screen likely your state programs, but official program administrators make final eligibility decisions.

Program FAQ

Who should check Federal 25D credit (ended)?

Per the IRS, the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so homeowner-owned systems installed in 2026 do not qualify. Leased/PPA systems are owned by a business that follows separate tax rules; ask the provider how that affects your price.

Does income matter?

This program is not described as strictly income-qualified, but income can still affect financing, installer offers, and other stackable programs.

Can an installer help with this?

Often yes, but installer contact should remain opt-in after the homeowner sees the likely eligibility result.

Who qualifies for Federal 25D credit (ended)?

Per the IRS, the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so homeowner-owned systems installed in 2026 do not qualify. Leased/PPA systems are owned by a business that follows separate tax rules; ask the provider how that affects your price.

Can this be checked in the EnergyScout calculator?

Yes. Enter your address or zip code in the calculator and EnergyScout will show matching local incentives in your report.

Should I verify before buying a battery?

Yes. Program rules and funding can change, and many rebates require reservation approval before purchase or installation.