Alexandria, VA – Virginia’s solar energy landscape has been boosted by the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, often referred to as the solar tax credit, which offers homeowners a 30% reimbursement on the cost of installing solar panels, batteries, and related equipment. This incentive, extended under the Inflation Reduction Act, has made solar more affordable, reducing installation costs by thousands for the average household. In Virginia, where sunny conditions and rising energy bills make solar appealing, the credit has spurred widespread adoption, with over 10,000 residential systems installed in recent years.

However, federal legislation signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, accelerates the credit’s end date to December 31, 2025—nearly a decade earlier than originally plann

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