Is there still a solar tax credit for Hollidaysburg homeowners in 2026?
The 30% federal credit is gone for 2026 installations. What survives for Hollidaysburg: Pennsylvania's own incentives and tax treatment - verified against state sources.
The 30% federal solar tax credit ended for installations finished after December 31, 2025 - Hollidaysburg systems completed in 2026 get $0 from it.
Installed home solar for Hollidaysburg homeowners averages about $2.58 a watt across the U.S. marketplace - roughly $30,960 for a 12 kW system before incentives.
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania has about 5,537 residents, and its solar quotes are built from system size, roof complexity and export rules - not the town name.
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit - the 30% one every solar ad still quotes - was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. Per the IRS, it is not available for any system placed in service after December 31, 2025, and 'placed in service' means the installation completion date, not the contract date.
If a salesperson in Hollidaysburg tells you a 30% federal tax credit applies to your 2026 installation, they are quoting a dead law. What may still exist: Pennsylvania's own incentives and tax treatment, listed below, and lease/PPA arrangements where a company claims commercial credits - in which case the credit belongs to them, not you.
The 2026 numbers
| System size | Installed price (marketplace avg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $15,480 | Small roof / low usage |
| 8 kW | $20,640 | Typical starter system |
| 10 kW | $25,800 | Family home with AC |
| 12 kW | $30,960 | Large home / EV charging |
| Home battery (optional) | $12,000-$16,000 | Backup power + self-consumption |
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The 30% federal tax credit is gone for 2026 installations
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (30%) was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. Per the IRS, the credit is not available for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025 - and the IRS counts the installation completion date, not the contract date.
Pennsylvania rules that decide your payback
| Rule | Pennsylvania status |
|---|---|
| Export compensation (net metering) | Full retail net metering: electric distribution companies must credit customer-generators "at the full retail kilowatt-hour rate, which shall include generation, transmission and distribution charges," for residential systems up to 50 kW, with excess kWh accumulating until year-end when the default service provider cashes them out at its price-to-compare rate (52 Pa. Code § 75.13). |
| State incentive | Pennsylvania SREC market under the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (Act 213 of 2004) — a net-metered customer-generator owns the alternative energy credits its system produces and may sell SRECs; Act 40 of 2017 restricted eligibility to systems delivering power inside Pennsylvania. There is no statewide solar rebate or state tax credit, and PA Solar for All is not operational. |
| Sales tax on the system | Not exempt - taxed like any purchase |
| Property tax on added home value | No exclusion on record |
Pennsylvania's $156 million federally funded Solar for All program has never launched — DEP's own page states "The Pennsylvania Solar for All program is not operational at this time" and warns homeowners to disregard any solar installer claiming to be an active Solar for All partner. Treat any such sales pitch as a red flag.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
What this means for Hollidaysburg roofs
Whether solar still pays in Pennsylvania after the federal credit's end comes down to arithmetic, not ideology: installed cost (about $2.58 a watt at the marketplace average), what your utility pays for exports, and how much of your generation you use yourself. High self-consumption - daytime usage, EV charging, batteries - is now the biggest lever.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Getting Hollidaysburg quotes
Before requesting quotes, have your last 12 months of electricity bills handy - system sizing should follow your real usage, not a salesperson's template. A bid sized far above your usage is a margin play, especially now that surplus export pays less in most states.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Common questions
What is net metering and why does it decide everything?
It is the rule for how your utility credits electricity you export. Full retail net metering credits exports at the same rate you pay - the grid works like a free battery. Net billing or avoided-cost rules pay far less per exported kWh, which lengthens payback and strengthens the case for a home battery.
Do I need a battery with my solar?
Not necessarily. Under full retail net metering, the grid effectively stores your surplus for free. Batteries earn their $12,000-16,000 price where export rates are low, outages are common, or time-of-use rates make evening self-consumption valuable.
How long do solar panels actually last?
Panels are typically warrantied for 25 years of production and commonly outlive it, losing about 0.5% output per year. Inverters are the component that usually needs replacement - typically once, around year 12-15, at a few thousand dollars.
What happens if my installer goes out of business?
Panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturers and survive, but the workmanship warranty usually dies with the company. That is a real risk in the post-credit shakeout - prefer installers with years of local history, and get manufacturer-backed workmanship coverage where offered.
Does solar raise my property taxes?
It depends on the state - many exempt solar's added home value from property tax, others do not, and some exemptions have expiration dates. This guide's state page lists the verified rule and source for your state.
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