Green Newton

If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy efficient—now is the time to act. Federal support for clean energy is facing steep cuts, and the countdown has already begun. Under the newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” several key tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are being slashed or eliminated. That includes the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) and the Residential Clean Energy Property Credit (Section 25D)—which help pay for upgrades like heat pumps, solar panels, insulation, battery storage, and more.

If you install these systems after December 31, 2025, you could miss out on thousands of dollars in savings. That gives you just five months to lock in the full benefit.

Clean Energy Starts at Home—but to make that happen, you need time, support, and access to the incentives that make these upgrades affordable. With federal programs being rolled back, it’s more important than ever to get informed and take action while you still can.

See a complete chart with all credits and deadlines.

What This Means for You

• Homeowners: If you’re planning solar panels, heat pumps, insulation upgrades, or battery systems, do it before December 31, 2025, to lock in the 30% federal credit.
• EV owners and buyers: Install charging infrastructure by mid-2026 to qualify.

The federal cuts are real—but here in Massachusetts, Mass Save incentives are still going strong. Even if federal tax credits expire, you may still qualify for generous rebates on heat pumps, insulation, energy assessments, and more through Mass Save. So while the national landscape is shifting, you still have options to make your home cleaner and more efficient—especially if you act soon.

The clock is ticking—and with so much at stake, the best time to act is now. Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or installer, make sure your project is underway—and completed—before these federal benefits disappear.

At Green Newton, we believe that Clean Energy Starts at Home—and while federal incentives may be winding down, Massachusetts residents still have access to generous Mass Save rebates for heat pumps, insulation, energy assessments, and more. 

Need help navigating your options? Contact Green Newton’s Energy Advocate, Armela Gjylsheni, at armela@greennewton.org to learn what’s available and get personalized guidance on your clean energy journey.