Does the Solar Energy Technologies Office provide financial assistance?

The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) does not provide financial assistance to companies or individuals to install solar systems. The federal programs below may provide financial assistance to lower energy costs and may be applied to solar.

Can you get tax credits for solar panels?

If you've wanted to install rooftop solar panels or buy an electric vehicle in recent years, you've probably been able to get federal money for them in the form of tax credits. But those incentives are going away now that President Trump signed what he's called the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4.

When does a solar project get a tax credit?

That tax incentive goes away Dec. 31. Matusiak suggests that people sign a contract with a contractor and pay for and install the project before the end of the calendar year so that they can secure their eligibility for the tax credit. Solar project installation can take a few months and some contractors can have long wait times.

What are the most important solar incentives in 2025?

Here's your up-to-date guide to the most important incentives in 2025 — and how to take advantage of them. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the biggest incentive in the U.S. for residential solar. It allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of a solar energy system from your federal taxes.