Do I Still Get a Solar Tax Credit on Long Island?
You are still eligible for a solar tax credit on Long Island if you plan to install solar at your primary home. Although the federal tax credit has been discontinued, New York State still offers a generous solar tax credit that can help reduce the real cost of switching to clean energy.
Will You Get a Solar Tax Credit if You Haven’t Already Installed Solar in 2025?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 ended funding for the federal solar tax credit. The budget expires at the end of this year. To qualify, a new solar system must pass the consultation stage, planning, permitting, installation, and permission to operate by the end of 2026. Call us at (631) 348-0001 now if you plan to install solar. We will offer an honest appraisal and estimated project completion date.
Even if you can’t claim the federal tax credit in 2025, there is still a valuable New York State solar tax credit available:
- The New York State solar tax credit is worth 25% of your solar installation up to a maximum of $5,000 (whichever is higher).
- You don’t have to claim the credit all in one year. If you can’t claim the full value of the credit in the first tax year after installation, you can carry the balance of the credit to the next year until it is consumed.
- This tax credit is only available for a new solar system in your primary home.
Power Solutions can help you determine tax credit eligibility before moving ahead with your solar installation. We can even calculate expected tax credits into an initial interest-free period on your solar financing. Most homeowners qualify for no-money-down solar loans.
The Solar Tax Credit if You Have Already Completed Your Solar Installation in 2025
You are likely eligible for a federal solar tax credit if you have already completed your solar installation and have obtained permission to operate (PTO) from PSEG Long Island. It applies to all systems installed and connected by December 31st, 2025.
If you are already in the process of having your system installed and connected, there is still time left. You can talk to your Long Island solar installer for more information.
If you are a Power Solutions customer, you will already have a full timeline for your installation and final connection. If you’re unsure about the details, contact us for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Write Off Solar Panels on My Taxes?
While you can’t “write off” your solar panels on your taxes, you can get a significant tax credit on your New York State Income Tax. As mentioned, New York offers a 25% credit up to a total value of $5,000, based on the total cost of your solar installation.
Solar panels in New York State are also exempt from state sales tax.
Is President Trump Getting Rid of Solar Tax Credits?
The federal government has passed new legislation that eliminates funding for the federal solar tax credit in America.
Legislators in the House of Representatives and Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, and President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025. Households that install and operate solar panel systems before December 31st, 2025, are still eligible for the federal solar tax credit.
Your Local Solar Panel Installation Team
If you have questions about solar incentives and tax credits, or if you’re ready to learn about options and costs, you can get a free home solar estimate from Power Solutions. Even with the loss of the federal solar tax credit, you can still claim a New York State tax credit and enjoy significant savings on your solar installation. Solar panels pay for themselves over time, with an average pay-through period of 8 to 10 years.
Ask us for your free solar estimate today and enjoy the transparent, detailed, and savings-focused approach of Power Solutions on Long Island.
