Solar Energy Credit

[gmduyves]

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?

[HelenC12]

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?

 

[gmduyves]

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?

[Vanessa A]

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