Imagine you've just filled up your car's gas tank, and as you're driving down the road, you look up and notice that you could have saved 15 cents per gallon at another station.
Or, how about going to a store and finding out you're a day late on getting that deal you have had your eye on?
Now, try to imagine multiplying that frustration by a few thousand dollars.
That's exactly what could happen if you wait any longer to get solar panels to lower your energy bills. You see, the federal tax break that makes the technology way more affordable is about to disappear.
What's happening?
EnergySage reported that the 30% federal solar tax credit — the one that takes a big bite out of installation costs — will vanish after December 31, 2025. That change came early because of a reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4.
"Waiting even a few months to install solar panels will significantly diminish your return on investment," the site explains.
Homeowners who install solar now can save around $9,000 and earn back their investment over four years sooner.
After the deadline, those same systems will cost more — and take much longer to pay off. In some states, like Utah, payback periods will stretch from about 20 years to nearly 30.
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Why is this important?
For a lot of people, solar just won't pencil out anymore. The upfront cost gets harder to manage, and fewer homes will switch.
That means more pollution, less clean energy, and a grid that's even more fragile as the climate becomes less stable. Power companies will raise rates to cover rising demand — but don't count on them to improve aging infrastructure.
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They're too expensive 💰 EnergySage also points out that the rollback could wipe out 75,000 solar jobs, with more on the line due to other cuts to clean energy programs.
What can I do to save before it's gone?
Act now. EnergySage has free tools to estimate solar costs and compare installer quotes with no pressure. You can see what incentives are available and what your actual savings could look like — fast. Its mapping tool even breaks down average prices and rebates by state.
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With EnergySage's help, the average person can get nearly $10,000 in total incentives. That includes rebates, credits, and local programs. But those deals depend on when you install — and time's running out.
Once that tax credit ends, so does your shot at big savings.
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