Thinking about installing solar panels in San Jose or the Bay Area? Now is the time.

The 30% federal solar tax credit — officially called the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) — expires for residential solar on December 31, 2025. This program has helped millions of homeowners cut installation costs and improve their return on investment. Once it ends, the savings are gone.

At Dollens Electric Corp, your local San Jose solar installer, we’re helping Bay Area families lock in this incentive before it disappears.

What Is the Federal Solar Tax Credit?

The ITC lets you deduct 30% of your total solar project cost from your federal taxes, including:

• Solar panels and inverters
• Home battery storage (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, etc.)
• Electrical panel upgrades
• Labor, permitting, and inspections.

Example: A $25,000 solar system earns a $7,500 tax credit. That credit is no longer available after 2025.

✅ Pro Tip: Bundle your solar + battery system now and maximize rebates before both state and federal programs change.

Solar Tax Credit Deadline: Key Dates You Need to Know

To qualify for the 30% credit, your solar system must be installed, inspected, and operational before December 31, 2025.

• ✅ Installed before deadline = Full 30% credit
• ❌ Installed after = No credit for most residential systems

Because this is federal law, no extension is expected. Planning early avoids missing out due to backlogs or inspection delays.

Federal Solar tax credit 

Why San Jose Homeowners Should Act Now

Going solar sooner rather than later makes financial sense in California. Here’s why:

• PG&E rates keep climbing every year
• NEM 3.0 rules reduce future solar export savings
• Battery rebates are limited and may run out
• Installer backlogs in 2025 could delay projects past the deadline

Starting your project now gives you breathing room for design, permitting, and final inspection.

Why Choose Dollens Electric for Solar Installation?

We’re not a sales company. We’re a licensed, family-owned electrical contractor that has been serving San Jose and the Bay Area for over 25 years.

When you hire us, you get:

• Custom residential solar panel installation
• Battery storage with Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, and more
• Electrical panel upgrades and full-home electrification
• Hands-on permitting and inspections.
• Straightforward, no-pressure consultations

🌟 Local homeowners trust Dollens Electric because we stand by our work. Every installation reflects our motto: Service With Integrity, From Our Family to Yours.

Don’t lose out on thousands in federal solar savings. The sooner you begin, the better your chances of finishing before the deadline.

Serving San Jose, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and the Bay Area since 2001.

Dollens Electric Corp — Your Local Solar & Electrical Experts.