The federal tax credits ended on 12/31/2025
If you've seen "30% off your home battery with the federal tax credit," that offer is over for anything installed in 2026 or later.
25D: Residential Clean Energy Credit
Was 30% for solar, battery storage, and geothermal.
Ended: installations completed after 12/31/2025 are not eligible.
25C: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Was 30%, up to $3,200 a year, for heat pumps, panels, and insulation.
Ended: property placed in service after 12/31/2025 is not eligible.
Source: IRS FAQs on the modification of sections 25C, 25D… under Public Law 119-21. Checked 2026-10-25.
What's still available
- State HOMES/HEAR rebates funded by the Department of Energy, live in some states. Status by state →
- Utility rebates, mostly for heat pumps (for example DTE, Consumers Energy, ComEd, and Con Edison).
- California wildfire-area portable battery rebates from PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE. CA page →
If your system was completed by 12/31/2025, you may still claim the credit on that tax year's return. Ask a tax professional; this is not tax advice.
FAQ
Can I still get the 30% federal tax credit for a home battery?
No. Under Public Law 119-21 (the One Big Beautiful Bill), the Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit does not apply to installations completed after 12/31/2025, per the IRS FAQ.
Did the heat pump tax credit end too?
Yes. The Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, which was 30% up to $3,200 a year, does not apply to property placed in service after 12/31/2025.
Is there a federal credit for portable power stations?
Our data shows no federal credit for portable power stations. Some California utilities offer rebates in wildfire areas.
Backup power, before the next outage
A short email when it matters: outage-season prep checklists before summer storms and winter freezes, state and utility rebates that open, change, or run out of money, and real price drops on the power stations in our data.