The end of an era for home solar arrays

By: Paul Doscher

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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On Dec. 31, 2025, two decades of federal tax benefits for homeowners who install solar electric systems came to an end. Originally created in 2005 by Congress, the program provided for a tax credit (meaning the amount was directly subtracted from a homeowner’s federal tax bill) of 30% of the amount one invested in the installation of solar panels and the associated technology to connect them to the grid. For those who had the money …

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