Make 2025 Count: Maximize Solar Tax Credits Before They Change

It’s a familiar message. For the last 12 months we’ve been guarding against the possibility of the threat to solar tax credits for businesses and nonprofits in California and our west coast clients. It’s no surprise that we find ourselves now with the Sword of Damocles hanging over us.

So with tax season for 2025 approaching its thrilling climax, there’s one thing we know for sure: this is a pivotal year for locking in the strongest solar incentives we’ve ever seen.

🌞 Why 2025 Could Be Your Best—and Final—Window

✔ 40% in Federal Tax Credits Available Now

The IRA offers a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar projects, with an additional 10% bonus if your facility is located in a designated Energy Community. That’s up to 40% off the total cost of your system, directly through federal tax relief.

✔ Nonprofits Can Still Get Paid for Going Solar

Under the IRA’s “elective pay” provision, nonprofit organizations receive a cash payment in lieu of tax credits—a program that puts nonprofits on equal footing with for-profit businesses when it comes to solar incentives.

✔ Political Changes Could Reshape Incentives

With new leadership in Washington, discussions are already underway about broad federal tax reform as parts of the 2017 tax law sunset. Clean energy incentives—while popular—may be scaled back, delayed, or restructured as part of this broader overhaul.

✔ Minimize 2025 Equipment Tariffs

Tariff-mania is already gripping the US so it’s difficult to predict what will happen here, but for the most part we’ve already taken the hit and we’re still standing, but we’d still recommend taking the opportunity to secure lower pricing and beat rising project costs.

🔋 Hedge Against Rising Utility Rates

In California, commercial electricity rates have doubled in just five years, with further increases guaranteed. Solar helps you take control of your energy expenses, providing long-term predictability and protection from volatile utility pricing.

✅ Take Action in 2025—Before the Landscape Changes

Whether you're running a business or managing a nonprofit, 2025 offers a unique window to make a powerful clean energy investment while maximizing federal benefits and minimizing risk.

Sunistics is here to help you move quickly, confidently, and strategically—before the window closes.

Let’s talk about your project timeline and how you can make the most of tax season 2025 while the situation is still working in your favor.