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☀️ Updated for 2026 tax law

Is there still a solar tax credit in 2026?

The 30% federal credit changed this year. Pick your state and how you'd pay, and see exactly what solar incentives you can still get.

Reflects the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 2025) · last reviewed July 2026
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What changed in 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ended the Section 25D residential solar tax credit for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you buy solar in 2026 (cash or loan), there's no 30% federal credit anymore. But state incentives didn't change — and a lease or PPA can still capture the federal credit on the owner's side. Here's the current picture:

Did the solar tax credit really end?
Yes — for homeowners who buy their system. The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) expired for anything placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. There's no phase-down; it's $0 for owned systems in 2026.
Is there any way to still get the federal credit?
Yes — through a lease or PPA. The company that owns the panels can claim the commercial clean-energy credit (Section 48E) on qualifying systems and pass the savings to you through lower payments. That's why $0-down options are more attractive in 2026.
What solar incentives are left in Florida?
Florida keeps a 100% property-tax exemption on the value solar adds to your home, a 6% sales-tax exemption on the equipment, and full 1:1 net metering — you're credited the retail rate for power you send back. With rising FPL rates and no state income tax, Florida solar still pencils out.
Is solar still worth it in San Diego under NEM 3.0?
Often yes — because SDG&E has some of the highest rates in the country. NEM 3.0 pays little for exported power, so the win comes from a battery that stores your daytime solar for expensive evening hours. SGIP rebates and the property-tax exclusion still apply.