Musk and Cinnamon Agree: Don’t Kill the Solar Tax Credits

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Do you want to pay 30% more for your solar and battery system next year? Since the 30% tax credit is likely to end on 12/31/25, that’s exactly what’s going to happen.

On this week's Energy Show we dive into the clean energy details in the proposed Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that is currently being negotiated in Congress. For a change, Elon Musk and I are on the same page: killing the solar and battery tax credits would be a disaster for your energy bill, not to mention America’s prospects for energy independence.

Here’s what’s really happening:

• Solar tax credits? Terminated 12/31/25.

• Heat pump incentives? Hasta la vista.

• That $9,000 tax credit on your $30k solar and battery system? Won’t be back.

• Act right now. Find a contractor fast if you want to save.

If you’re sick and tired of skyrocketing electric bills and blackouts, this episode is a money-saving wake up call. For the details of the end of the tax credit and what you need to do for a qualified 2025 solar and battery installation, please listen to this week’s Energy Show.

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Transcript Below:

Podcast Summary: The End of Solar Tax Credits — Act Now or Pay More Later

In this episode of The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon delivers a critical update on the future of solar and battery installations in the U.S.—and the urgency is real.

Congress's proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” (a reconciliation bill) is set to eliminate all clean energy tax credits starting January 1, 2026. If this legislation passes as expected, the cost of a typical residential solar + battery system will jump by nearly 30%, increasing from $20,000 (with today’s tax credit) to $29,000 or more overnight.

Barry breaks down what this means for homeowners:

• Residential and commercial tax credits (Sections 25D and 48) are on the chopping block.

• Congress’s priorities—extending tax cuts, reducing the deficit, and preserving Medicaid—leave little room for energy incentives.

• Even Elon Musk, formerly aligned with Republicans, now warns that cutting these credits threatens U.S. energy independence and grid reliability.

Why This Matters for You

If you’re even thinking about going solar, you need to act now—not in September, not in December. Barry explains why:

• Installers are already booked through late summer and into fall.

• Permitting, design, and inspections take time, especially in cities with slow building departments.

• Utilities are unlikely to rush final approvals—they lose revenue every time a customer goes solar.

• Product shortages (batteries, solar panels, even tiny parts like circuit breakers) will spike as the end-of-year rush builds.

• Bad weather and holiday delays in November and December will only slow things down more.

• Policy uncertainty could further complicate installs with new tariffs or import restrictions.

Barry warns that Q3 and Q4 of 2025 will be the busiest season the solar industry has seen since the 1980s, comparing it to the 1985 cliff when Reagan allowed solar credits to expire, devastating the market.

What You Should Do Now

Barry’s advice is simple and urgent:

1. Get quotes from reputable local installers immediately.

2. Schedule a site visit—remote design won’t cut it for code-compliant battery systems.

3. Secure financing, ideally through credit unions.

4. Sign your contract ASAP to lock in the 30% tax credit before it's gone.

   
   

Bottom line: Don't wait. Betting on Congress to extend these credits is a long shot.

🎧 Listen to the full episode at The Energy Show website for all the details and expert insights.