What is an energy subsidy?

An energy subsidy is an inefficient but administratively easy way to favor or pay off friends and supporters. Energy subsidies are often the only government favor or good that politicians can credibly promise to provide to voters and other supporters.

How will the obbb impact residential battery owners?

Wannabe residential battery owners will likely feel the most immediate impact of the OBBB. Updates to the 25D residential solar tax credit, which covers solar panels, solar water heaters and related property like home battery storage systems, have significantly shortened the timeline for homeowners to access the credit.

Are residential batteries a good investment?

While storage fared better than solar and wind, homeowners interested in residential batteries face dwindling opportunities. A solid-state battery co-created by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Ampcera, Inc. Image: Andrea Sarr, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Do home batteries qualify for tax credits?

Now, home batteries will only qualify for the 30% tax credit if they’re purchased and installed by the end of the year before the credit phases out entirely. There is a bright spot: residential systems leased from third parties will remain eligible for tax credits beyond 2025, as they rely on 48E instead of 25D.