Apply before you make a financial commitment to the project. There is a small application fee. Project payback must be between 1 and 15 years. There is no limit on project size. Unlike the Business Energy Tax Credit, you may apply for the Residential Energy Tax Credit after the project is completed.
Home owners can install systems themselves or have a contractor complete the work.
All equipment must be new. Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems Must be OG-300 certified. Tax credit is based on estimated annual energy produced. Solar Electric Systems Must be of UL listed equipment. Minimum system sizes vary depending on application.