Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit (Form 5695)
Federal (IRS / Inflation Reduction Act)
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% federal tax credit on solar panels, battery storage, geothermal heat pumps, and solar water heaters. No annual dollar cap. Credit rolls over if it exceeds your tax liability. Claim on IRS Form 5695.
Solar/geothermal/battery storage only, verify current status
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Key Details
- 30% credit on solar, battery, geothermal, no annual cap
- Credit rolls over to next year if it exceeds tax liability
- Claim on IRS Form 5695 with your federal tax return
- Verify current year eligibility at energystar.gov
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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