Southern California Homeowners Must Act Now

If you’ve been thinking about going solar, the clock is ticking louder than ever. The 30% federal solar tax credit (Section 25D)—the single biggest financial incentive for homeowners installing solar—is set to expire on December 31, 2025. After that date, the credit is gone. No phase-out. No extensions. No second chances.

For Southern California homeowners already dealing with skyrocketing LADWP, SoCal Edison, and SDG&E rates, this deadline could mean the difference between saving tens of thousands of dollars or paying full price for solar.

Now is the time to act.

What Is the Federal Solar Tax Credit?

The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows homeowners to deduct 30% of their total solar installation cost from their federal taxes. For a typical Southern California system, that means $6,000 to $10,000+ in savings depending on system size.

But here’s the catch:

• Your system must be fully installed, permitted, inspected, and commissioned before December 31, 2025.
• Signing a contract or ordering panels won’t qualify—you need Permission to Operate (PTO) from your utility.

With utility backlogs and local permitting delays in LA and surrounding counties, waiting until late 2025 could mean you miss the credit altogether.

Why This Matters More in Southern California

Southern California homeowners face unique challenges—and opportunities:

• Soaring Utility Bills: LADWP, SoCal Edison, and SDG&E continue to raise rates well above the national average. Going solar + storage locks in your own power at a fraction of the cost.
• Grid Instability: Summer blackouts, wildfire shutoffs, and extreme heatwaves make reliable home energy more important than ever.
• NEM 3.0 Impact: California’s new net metering rules reduced export values, making solar + battery storage the smartest way to maximize savings.

By pairing solar with a battery, homeowners not only qualify for the tax credit but also avoid expensive peak-hour electricity rates and keep the lights on during outages.

The True Deadline: Don’t Wait Until 2025

Here’s what most homeowners don’t realize: you can’t wait until the last minute.

• Permitting delays in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties can take months.
• Utility interconnection queues with LADWP and SoCal Edison are backed up.
• High demand in 2025 will overwhelm local installers, slowing projects even further.

If you don’t start your solar project until mid or late 2025, you risk missing the credit altogether.

Federal vs. State Incentives in 2025

• Federal Tax Credit (ends Dec 31, 2025): 30% of total project cost.
• California State Incentives: Programs like SGIP (Self-Generation Incentive Program) for batteries still exist but funds are limited and competitive.
• Local Utility Rebates: Rare and often depleted quickly.

The federal incentive is by far the most valuable—and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

What Southern California Homeowners Should Do Now

1. Schedule a Free Consultation Today – Find out how much you can save with solar + storage.
2. Get Permitting Started Early – Don’t wait for 2025 crowds; start the process now.
3. Lock in Factory-Direct Pricing – As a Qcells factory-direct partner, US Power ensures homeowners get top-tier panels without middleman markups.
4. Secure Your Tax Credit – Get your system installed, inspected, and commissioned well before the December 2025 deadline.

Final Call: Don’t Lose Your 30% Savings

This isn’t just another incentive update—this is your last chance to claim the 30% federal solar tax credit before it disappears forever. For Southern California homeowners, the difference could be $10,000+ in savings.

US Power is helping homeowners across Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and beyond beat the deadline with expert guidance, Qcells’ industry-leading technology, and full-service installation.

Call US Power today or schedule your free consultation online. The clock is ticking—and once December 31, 2025 passes, the savings are gone for good.