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FinanceForm 5695: How to Fill Out and Claim the Solar Tax Credit

Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out IRS Form 5695 to claim the Residential Clean Energy Credit on your federal taxes and get the savings you deserve.

April 3, 2024
Guide to the solar tax credit and your federal tax liability
FinanceSolar Tax Credit: Will I Get a Refund if My Liability Is Too Small?

Tax liability too small to take advantage of the full Residential Clean Energy Credit? Here are your options, and how to maximize home solar savings on your taxes.

April 2, 2024
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Finance​​Federal Solar Tax Credit: Everything You Need To Know Right Now

The Residential Clean Energy Credit helps offset the cost of solar for eligible homeowners via a federal income tax credit. Learn more, including how it works, eligibility, and more.

March 28, 2024
The words "Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)" over an image of a person calculating their PACE value, representing how PACE programs work, where they are available, and whether or not you can apply for one to help pay for your solar panels.
FinanceProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs for Financing Solar

How Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs work, where they are available, and whether or not you can apply for one to help pay for your solar panels.

August 18, 2023
FinanceLearn About NEM 3.0: California’s New Solar Net Billing Program

If you’re considering going solar in California, learn what your options are as the policy for crediting excess solar energy is changing.

May 3, 2023
California solar incentives
FinanceYour Guide to California Solar Incentives in 2023

Learn about the available solar incentives, tax credits, and rebate programs in California that can lower the cost of your solar panel system.

April 14, 2023
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FinanceInflation Reduction Act: Which credits interest solar owners the most?

More than 350 solar panel system owners share which subsidies found in the new Inflation Reduction Act interest them the most.

November 18, 2022
The words "Solar Panels Protect Against Inflation" over an image of a receipt going into a purse with an upwards facing arrow next to it, representing how installing a solar panel system on your home can hedge against inflation, with lower electricity bills that protect you from inflation and rising energy prices.
FinanceCan Solar Panels Protect Against Inflation?

Installing a solar panel system on your home can hedge against inflation, with lower electricity bills that protect you from inflation and rising energy prices.

October 14, 2022
The words "Eversource Solar Incentives" over an image of solar panels on a Massachusetts home's rooftop, representing how Eversource Energy customers in MA can benefit from a variety of solar tax credits and other financial incentives.
FinanceEversource Solar Incentives for Massachusetts Homeowners

Eversource Massachusetts customers can benefit from a variety of solar incentives. Find your Eversource MA solar incentives with Palmetto!

October 13, 2022