Residential Clean Energy Credit — Claim 30% of Qualified Home Clean Energy Costs
What Is It?
The Residential Clean Energy Credit equals 30% of the costs of qualifying new clean energy property for an eligible home, subject to the current-law timing rules.
What Most People Don’t Know
- Battery storage can qualify.
- The credit is nonrefundable but unused amounts can generally be carried forward.
- As of April 3, 2026, the IRS says the credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an annual or lifetime cap?
A: IRS guidance says there is no annual or lifetime dollar limit for most qualifying property, except special limits like those for fuel cells.
Can unused credit carry forward?
A: Yes. The IRS says excess unused credit can generally be carried forward.