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Solar Energy Credit

gmduyves — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:50:13 GMT

A solar provider mentioned that I would be able to claim the cost of a full home natural gas generator as part of the total amount that I paid when purchased with a solar energy system and that the total cost could be claimed as part of the solar energy credit on my taxes. Is this true?

Re: Solar Energy Credit

HelenC12 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:58:06 GMT

Yes, under the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit , you can get a federal tax credit for installing alternative energy equipment, such as solar electric property, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, and fuel cell property. Please see:

Where do I enter qualified energy-saving improvements?

Re: Solar Energy Credit

gmduyves — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:22:37 GMT

That is not my question ... i know i can claim the cost of the solar panels that were installed on my roof. Is it correct that i can also claim the cost of the full house natural gas (not solar) generator that was also installed?

Re: Solar Energy Credit

Vanessa A — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:34:27 GMT

No, back up generators do not qualify for any residential energy credits.