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","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"bold"},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]},{"text":"Sign up for EnergySage’s newsletter","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https://www.energysage.com/landing/newsletter-signup/?utm_campaign=12560937-Newsletter+landing+page\u0026utm_source=newsdesk\u0026utm_medium=website","uuid":null,"anchor":null,"target":null,"linktype":"url"}},{"type":"bold"},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#1155CC"}},{"type":"underline"}]},{"text":".","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"bold"},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]}]}},{"_uid":"2a1b300e-852e-4a4d-ba8d-46f159fadbe0","content":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"What do I need to do right now if I want to claim the solar tax credit?","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The short answer: Get quotes now.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The tax credit requires your solar panel system to be generating electricity by December 31, 2025. 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And that's assuming no hiccups along the way.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"\"It took us about 60 days to go from contract to install, but then we had also done probably 30 to 45 days of research prior,\" said ","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]},{"text":"Lauren Bash","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https://www.instagram.com/relauren/?hl=en","uuid":null,"anchor":null,"target":null,"linktype":"url"}},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#1155CC"}},{"type":"underline"}]},{"text":", a Los Angeles homeowner, climate activist, and digital creator who recently went solar. \"It's definitely not a ‘Wait till the last minute on December 31st to find your installer.’ I feel even a four or five-month leeway is probably the best.\"","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Here's what the typical timeline looks like:","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"bold"},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"bullet_list","content":[{"type":"list_item","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Research and quotes: 1-2 months","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]}]},{"type":"list_item","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Contract to installation: 2-3 months","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]}]},{"type":"list_item","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Utility interconnection: 2-4 weeks (can vary significantly)","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"With installer capacity filling up fast due to the deadline rush, starting the process now gives you the best chance of ","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]},{"text":"completing your system","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-panel-installation-guide-what-should-you-expect/","uuid":null,"anchor":null,"target":null,"linktype":"url"}},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#1155CC"}},{"type":"underline"}]},{"text":" in time to claim the credit.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]}]},"component":"ArticleRichContent"},{"_uid":"e9f1bb69-8af8-43c1-8e00-280b037ca4f0","link":{"id":"","url":"https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1006159/x/4896a28cca/sitevisit25_v3-1.pdf","target":"_blank","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1006159/x/4896a28cca/sitevisit25_v3-1.pdf"},"size":"md","text":"Grab the site visit pamphlet for a quick reference","inline":false,"outline":false,"variant":"primary","disabled":false,"component":"ArticleButton","iconArrow":true},{"_uid":"3ea5a732-f488-416e-9537-819ba3db90ae","content":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"What does my solar panel system need to qualify for the tax credit this year?","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"This is where things get a bit murky. The new law states that systems must have \"expenditures made\" by December 31, 2025, which is different from the previous \"placed in service\" language.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"A tax attorney EnergySage spoke with believes that, at minimum, your system needs to be installed by the deadline. While interconnection and full payment are likely not necessary, others could interpret the language differently.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The safest approach is to have your system up and running by December 31, 2025. But, if you can’t achieve full interconnection due to utility delays, there’s still a good chance you’ll be able to claim the credit as long as your installation is complete.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"You typically don't need any specific documentation to claim the credit. 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These third-party-owned systems can still claim tax credits for systems that begin construction before July 2026 or are placed in service before 2028, but those tax credits will be available for the company that owns the system, not to the homeowner leasing the panels. You'll see much lower lifetime savings with leasing options compared to owning your system.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"How does the tax credit work with different financing options?","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"bullet_list","content":[{"type":"list_item","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Cash purchases:","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"bold"},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]},{"text":" You can claim the full 30% credit in the tax year your system is installed. 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For many homeowners, this represents four extra years of free electricity: Losing the 30% federal credit means systems that previously ","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]},{"text":"paid for themselves","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https://www.energysage.com/solar/understanding-your-solar-panel-payback-period/","uuid":null,"anchor":null,"target":null,"linktype":"url"}},{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#1155CC"}},{"type":"underline"}]},{"text":" in 8-10 years may now take 15-20 years to break even.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"textStyle","attrs":{"color":"#000000"}}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"But, even without the federal tax credit, solar will remain a smart investment for many homeowners. 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