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Federal home-energy tax credits

The Section 25D residential clean-energy credit is unavailable for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.

By Freddie Avila · Sources checked October 28, 2026 · Eligibility and availability vary

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Status: Not available for new 2026 installations under reviewed IRS guidance

Go directly to the administrator for the current rules and application.

Residential Clean Energy CreditEnergy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

The Section 25D residential clean-energy credit is unavailable for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Eligible unused earlier 25D credits may have carryforward treatment. Section 25C home-improvement eligibility also ended in 2025. Filing a return in 2026 for eligible 2025 work is different from installing new equipment in 2026.

Official sources: Residential Clean Energy Credit ↗, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit ↗. Keep individualized tax determinations separate from article savings estimates.

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