Editor Note: As of July 4, 2025, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. To read more and get details on further incentive updates, see our Guide to the 30% Solar Tax Credit.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT IS THE SOLAR TAX CREDIT?
The Federal Solar Tax Credit, officially known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), is a great opportunity for Oregon and Washington State homeowners and businesses who want to go solar.
HOW MUCH IS THE CREDIT?
By installing solar, homeowners and businesses can get a credit worth 26 percent of the total cost of their solar project. This total cost includes parts and labor, and there is no limit to the total tax deduction amount.
This credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your federal income taxes. If your potential tax credit is larger than your tax liability, you can carry over your tax credits to following years.
HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?
Unfortunately, the credit is set to decrease. As the chart above shows, the ITC will decrease from 26 percent to 22 percent in 2021, and will then be eliminated for residential installs in 2022. There will be a permanent 10 percent tax credit for commercial installs after 2021.
IS THIS THE ONLY OREGON AND WASHINGTON SOLAR INCENTIVE?
There are currently several potential incentive programs you can qualify for in Oregon and Washington state. To learn more about all the incentives available to you, check out our Solar and Battery Backup Incentives Guide.
Act fast before this huge incentive is eliminated. Contact Green Ridge Solar today!
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