Green Energy Tax Credits Ending Under One Big Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) redrew the boundaries of U.S. climate policy. With its passage, several of the tax incentives that had shaped investment in electric vehicles, home energy upgrades, and renewable infrastructure are set to expire.

Some of these credits, introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act, had been generous but complex. Others were largely symbolic, offering subsidies for purchases many taxpayers would have made regardless. Lawmakers opted for a different kind of simplicity: repeal.

For companies and individuals weighing clean energy investments, the window is narrowing. While a few business-related credits remain in place, now with new restrictions, many consumer-focused programs have fixed expiration dates, and others are scheduled for phaseout. The shift leaves taxpayers with fewer incentives and a new set of rules to navigate.

Consumer Credits Phaseout

The OBBB repealed a range of energy-related tax credits aimed at individuals and homeowners. Most of these programs offered incentives for electric vehicles, home energy efficiency upgrades, and residential clean energy systems. Several will expire in 2025, with others ending in 2026.

• Electric vehicle credits for new, used, and commercial EVs end after September 30, 2025. These credits were originally expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act, but lawmakers cited their high cost and limited influence on buyer behavior.
• The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and Residential Clean Energy Credit are repealed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. These credits helped offset costs for improvements such as windows, insulation, solar panels, and battery storage.
• Separately, the New Energy Efficient Home Credit and the commercial buildings deduction for energy efficiency are repealed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.
• The credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property covering charging stations and similar infrastructure is repealed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.

These repeals remove key incentives that had supported clean energy adoption in residential and consumer markets.

Business and Commercial Credits

Several business-related energy credits also face repeal, phaseout, or new limitations under OBBB.

• The clean hydrogen production credit applies only to projects that begin construction before January 1, 2028. Credits for wind and solar facilities are repealed for projects placed in service after December 31, 2027 or those that begin construction more than 12 months after the law’s passage. Restrictions now apply to third-party leasing arrangements for these credits.
• The advanced manufacturing production credit is repealed for wind energy components sold after December 31, 2027. A phaseout begins in 2031 for the credit related to critical minerals.

Timing is critical. Taxpayers should review project schedules carefully to confirm eligibility before deadlines. Many credits require projects to be placed in service or begin construction by specific dates.

We are awaiting additional IRS guidance on several provisions and will continue to monitor developments closely to keep clients informed.

How We Help

AAFCPAs brings extensive tax expertise and a dedicated focus on monitoring and interpreting evolving legislation to help clients proactively navigate the complex landscape of energy-related tax credits. Our team of CPAs and tax specialists ensure clients remain compliant and positioned to optimize available credits and incentives.

We provide tailored guidance to businesses and individuals assessing eligibility and timing for expiring or restricted green energy credits. Our integrated approach combines proactive tax advisory, credit transaction consulting, and strategic planning to help minimize risk and identify alternative opportunities.

Whether advising on residential clean energy investments or complex business projects, AAFCPAs delivers forward-looking solutions aligned with each client’s financial goals. We assist in modeling tax outcomes, managing compliance challenges, and adapting strategies to shifting regulations.

These insights were contributed by Ernest Carruthers, CPA, MST, Tax Manager.

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