What actually happened to the federal solar tax credit
The 30% residential credit ended for systems placed in service after 31 December 2025. Here is what remains, what it means for your quote, and how to spot a company still selling the old number.
Our engineers and technicians write these between jobs. They exist because we got tired of explaining the same six things on every consultation, and because most solar content online is written to sell, not to explain.
The 30% residential credit ended for systems placed in service after 31 December 2025. Here is what remains, what it means for your quote, and how to spot a company still selling the old number.
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