Greener Living
Solar Panels and Heat Pumps to Be More Expensive in 2026
Here’s what you need to know about electrifying your home as US green tax credits expire.
Workers install solar panels on the rooftop of a home in Poway, California.
Photographer: Bloomberg/BloombergThe elimination of US tax credits for residential heat pumps, solar panels and batteries will make electrifying your home more expensive in 2026, and tariffs and made-in-America mandates could add additional costs.
Just how pricey remains to be seen. New financing models could help keep some solar and battery costs in check, according to Emily Walker, director of insights at online solar marketplace EnergySage.