Is the federal solar tax credit still available in 2026?

Not for new homeowner-purchased solar or battery projects installed after December 31, 2025. Homeowners who completed eligible projects by that cutoff can still generally claim the historical credit on a 2025 return.

Does the EV charger tax credit still exist in 2026?

Yes, but only through June 30, 2026 and only for homes in qualifying low-income or non-urban census tracts. It is a separate rule from the expired homeowner solar and battery credit.

What incentives still matter if the federal solar credit is gone?

State rebates, utility programs, net-metering rules, and some equipment-specific programs can still materially affect project economics, so homeowners should verify current local offers before comparing quotes.

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Solar and EV Incentives in 2026: The Complete Guide

This page connects the key tax-credit and incentive resources homeowners need in 2026, from the expired solar and battery credit to the time-sensitive EV charger rule.

Quick answer

The homeowner federal solar and battery credit ended after December 31, 2025, while the federal EV charger credit remains available only through June 30, 2026 for qualifying addresses. State and utility programs still vary widely, so the right next step is to check the relevant guide or tool based on the project you are pricing.

Status table

Incentive type	Current status	Why it matters
Solar and battery 25D credit	Expired after December 31, 2025	New 2026 homeowner projects should not assume the old 30% federal discount.
EV charger 30C credit	Available through June 30, 2026 for qualifying addresses	Eligible homeowners can still offset charger and installation costs up to the federal cap.
State and utility incentives	Varies by utility, state, and program timing	These programs now matter more because local rules may be the biggest remaining lever in your payback math.

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Choose the right next step

Each page below answers a different part of the 2026 incentive question, so you can move from headlines to specific homeowner decisions without losing context.

Tax Credit Guide

Start here if you're unsure what changed and need the plain-English federal overview first.

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Federal Solar Tax Credit 2026 Guide

Read the full policy history, the 2025 cutoff details, and what homeowners can still claim historically.

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Is Solar Still Worth It?

Use this when you want the financial next step after learning the old homeowner credit is gone.

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EV Charger Credit Deadline Guide

Read this if you are shopping for a home charger and need the June 30, 2026 deadline explained clearly.

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EV Charger Credit Checker

Use a quick ZIP-based pre-check, then move to the official address-based lookup for your charger project.

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Solar Savings Calculator

Run your own numbers under current law before you request quotes or compare financing options.

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How to use this hub

If you are still unclear on what changed, start with the tax credit overview. If you already know the old homeowner solar credit is gone, move straight to the current-law solar value analysis or the solar savings calculator. If your project is an EV charger, prioritize the deadline guide and the eligibility checker because timing and address rules matter more than general solar headlines.

This hub is designed to keep the cluster tightly connected so you can compare policy updates, calculator outputs, and real buyer guidance without having to reconstruct the story from isolated pages.