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Save with Clean Energy Credits Before They Expire

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Save with Clean Energy Credits Before They Expire

If you’ve ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle, installing solar, or switching to a heat pump, now’s the time to do it. 

After the passage of the so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill in July, many popular clean energy incentives that American households and businesses have used to save thousands of dollars are expiring soon.

These can be big ticket items and not everyone can afford them. For those who can, using federal incentives now means you’ll save real money upfront – and save on utility, maintenance, and transportation costs for years. 

Use the information below to see where you can save and how long you have to act for each incentive. 

Electric Vehicles

New electric cars and trucks 

V

Federal Tax Credit 

Up to $7,500 for certain vehicles priced at $80,000 or less. 

Deadline 

Purchase by September 30, 2025 

Notes 

See full list of eligible vehicles and income limits here. 

Used electric cars and trucks 

V

Federal Tax Credit 

30% of sales price up to $4,000 for model year 2023 and earlier vehicles priced at $25,00 or less. 

Deadline 

Purchase by September 30, 2025 

Notes

See full list of eligible vehicles and income limits here. 

Home Electrification 

Residential clean energy
(Solar panels, Solar water heaters, Battery storage, Wind turbines, Geothermal heat pumps)

V

Federal Tax Credit 

30% of new system cost. 

Deadline 

Purchase by December 31, 2025 

Notes 

See IRS guidance on which purchases qualify here, including associated costs like labor. (Note this page does not reflect current December 2025 deadline.)  

Energy Efficiency
(Home energy audits, Heat pumps, Heat pump water heaters, Insulation, Qualifying windows and skylights, Qualifying exterior doors)

V

Federal Tax Credit 

30% of expense for heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, up to $2,000 per year.  

30% of expense for qualifying windows, doors, and energy audits, up to $1,200 per year. 

Deadline 

Installed and placed in service by December 31, 2025 

Notes

Heat pumps and other expenses must meet standards to qualify for credit. See IRS guidance on which purchases qualify here. (Note this page does not reflect current December 2025 deadline.) 

Business and Energy Developer Credits

Clean Energy Generation (Solar, Wind, Energy Storage, etc.)

Clean Electricity Production
(project size < 1MW)

V

Federal Tax Credit 

$27.50/MWh   

Deadline 

Placed in service by December 31, 2027 (for wind and solar)  
Begin construction by December 31, 2033 for full credit (for storage, geothermal, etc.)

Notes 

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Bonus credits available with certain requirements. 

Some credits may be subject to new Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) requirements. The IRS is expected to release new guidance in the coming months. Please check the IRS website for updates.   

Clean Electricity Investment
(project size < 1MW)

V

Federal Tax Credit 

30% of project costs with certain requirements 

Deadline 

Placed in service by December 31, 2027 (for wind and solar)
Begin construction by December 31, 2033 for full credit (for storage, geothermal, etc.)

Notes

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Bonus credits available with certain requirements. 

Some credits may be subject to new Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) requirements. The IRS is expected to release new guidance in the coming months. Please check the IRS website for updates.   

Energy Efficient Homes

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings
(50% energy savings) 

V

Federal Tax Credit 

Up to $1.16/square foot  

Deadline 

Begin construction by June 30, 2026

Notes 

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Bonus credits available with certain requirements.   

New Energy Efficient Homes
(varies based on home type and energy standards) 

V

Federal Tax Credit 

Up to $5,000/home  

Deadline 

Begin construction by June 30, 2026

Notes

Different credits available for other project sizes.  

Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations 

Commercial Electric Vehicles
(gross vehicle weight <14,000lbs)

V

Federal Tax Credit 

30% of purchase price, up to $7,500 

Deadline 

September 30, 2025 

Notes 

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations  

V

Federal Tax Credit 

6% of the cost of the property, up to $100,000/item  

Deadline 

June 30, 2026

Notes

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Bonus credits available with certain requirements. 

Advanced Manufacturing  

Advanced Manufacturing Production for Wind Components 

V

Federal Tax Credit 

Up to $.05/unit for certain components

Deadline 

December 31, 2027  

Notes 

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

Advanced Manufacturing Production for Solar Components  

V

Federal Tax Credit 

Up to $12/unit for certain components   

Deadline 

December 31, 2027 

Notes

Different credits available for other project sizes. 

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