Solar Financing in 2026: What Changed and What Options Remain
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, eliminated the residential clean energy tax credit under Section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code. This means that homeowners who purchase a solar system with cash or a loan after December 31, 2025, can no longer claim the 30 percent federal tax credit on their personal tax return. However, the law did not eliminate all federal solar incentives. The commercial Investment Tax Credit under Section 48E remains available at 30 percent for business-owned solar systems that begin construction by July 4, 2026, and meet applicable labor requirements.
Solar ROI in Pennsylvania: What Homeowners Actually Get Back in 2026
The residential federal solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired on December 31, 2025, which means homeowners who purchase their system with cash or a loan no longer have access to the 30 percent federal credit. That is a meaningful change. But it is far from the only factor that determines whether solar makes financial sense.
PECO Electricity Rates in 2026: What PA Homeowners Are Actually Paying
If you are a PECO customer in southeastern Pennsylvania, you have already noticed the impact on your monthly bill. Between distribution rate increases, generation supply adjustments, and surging capacity costs, PECO residential electricity rates have climbed substantially over the past two years.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Solar Energy: What the Law Changed
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, ended the 30 percent federal residential solar tax credit and accelerated the phase-out of commercial clean energy tax credits. The residential credit under Section 25D terminated on December 31, 2025, with no step-down or transition period. Commercial credits under Section 48E remain available but must meet new construction deadlines and equipment sourcing rules that were not part of the original Inflation Reduction Act.
Customer Corner: Real Homeowners, Real Solar Savings
Switching to solar is more than just lowering electricity bills—it’s about energy independence, financial savings, and a commitment to sustainability.
Solar Leasing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): How Third-Party Ownership Works in 2026
Are you intrigued by the rising trend of solar energy but hesitant due to the perceived high costs of ownership? You’re not the only one.
Solar Incentives in Pennsylvania: SRECs, Net Metering, and What Still Applies in 2026
Pennsylvania’s incentive landscape is different from neighboring states like New Jersey, which offers higher fixed-rate solar payments and broader tax exemptions. But for homeowners who understand the available programs and stack them correctly, solar still delivers strong long-term value in PA, with most systems paying for themselves within 12 to 15 years even without the federal residential credit.