- Act Before Incentives Change
- 30% Solar Credit Ends Soon
Commercial energy costs are rising and Federal incentives for commercial solar have never been richer—or more time-sensitive.
Between shifting deadlines, new depreciation rules, and tightening bonus credit windows, the next 18 months are critical for commercial property owners and developers who want to capture the full value of solar incentives.
The 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for commercial solar and battery storage is still available, but 2025 legislation accelerated when that credit phases out for new projects. In practice, most businesses now have a firm window that runs through projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026, or are placed in service by December 31, 2027. After that, many new solar projects may receive a sharply reduced credit—or none at all.
At the same time, restored 100% bonus depreciation and stackable bonus credits can allow many organizations to recover 40–60% or more of project costs through tax benefits in the first year alone.
Brightergy has delivered hundreds of commercial-scale solar projects over more than two decades, with a focus on helping businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits capture every available incentive.
Important note: This article is for general information only and does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice. Always consult your CPA or tax advisor about your specific situation.
EVERY MONTH YOU WAIT, YOUR TIMELINE COMPRESSES
Projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to qualify for the full 30% and be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
ACTION REQUIRED: Conduct feasibility study, secure design + financing, and begin permitting.
AT STAKE: Demand and interconnection delays are growing. Start early to control your timeline.
ACTION REQUIRED: Begin physical construction to “start” your project and lock in the full 30% ITC. (The old 5% cost-incurred Safe Harbor no longer applies to systems >1.5 MW.)
AT STAKE: Miss this date → risk losing eligibility for the full 30% ITC.
ACTION REQUIRED: Place your system in service if construction wasn’t started by July 4, 2026.
AT STAKE: Projects that miss this deadline may lose or reduce their federal credit eligibility.
With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,900 commercial systems completed, Brightergy simplifies solar investment from start to finish — aligning your project with every incentive and deadline.
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Learn the key deadlines, bonus incentives, and steps your business must take now to lock in savings. We’ll help you map your project timeline to federal deadlines and identify every available incentive.
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