This story was originally published in the September 2025 issue of CBT.
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed July 4, 2025, eliminates the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit for solar systems installed after December 31, 2025. What was originally scheduled to phase out by 2034 under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is now being cut nearly a decade early. Time is of the essence to take advantage of the generous 30% tax credit before the deadline.
Significant Cost Savings at Stake
With the 30% credit intact, an average $28,000 system would drop by $8,400.00. Once 2025 passes, these savings vanish—and homeowners face a 30% higher out-of-pocket expense. This shift dramatically increases both the upfront cost and the payback period.
Don’t Wait!! Demand is Increasing Pre-Deadline
As December 31, 2025, draws closer, demand is increasing and consumers dreading their next electric rate hike will get solar before the new year. Installers are becoming overloaded, leading to project delays or higher prices. Experts warn a “rush-then-bust” pattern could occur—where many scramble to install in 2025, only to face a sharp slowdown in 2026.
The Broader Environmental and Economic Impacts
Halting the credit abruptly could cost up to 300,000 U.S. clean energy jobs, slash $220 billion in expected solar and storage investment, and jeopardize domestic solar manufacturing dominated by IRA-era growth. Without the credit, electricity costs may rise 18% nationally by 2035 due to slower renewable deployment.
Act Now to Lock in Savings with Missouri Solar Applications
Install and commission your system by Dec 31, 2025, to qualify for the full 30% tax credit.
Start consulting with Missouri Solar Applications now—solar projects can take months for permitting, equipment ordering, and grid interconnection. By acting now, homeowners stand to lock in thousands in savings, help reduce the burden on the electrical grid in the age of more demand for AI and digital computing, and hot summer peaks, plus you’ll enjoy a much faster return on investment.
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