Yes, you can claim the Residential Clean Energy Credit for a battery storage system installed in a second home, provided it meets the following requirements:
Eligibility Criteria
- Second homes qualify: The property does not need to be your primary residence.
- Minimum capacity: The battery storage system must have a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt-hours.
- Installation timeline: The system must be installed and operational between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2032, to qualify for the 30% credit.
- Rentals excluded: The credit does not apply to properties used solely as rentals.
Additional Requirements
- New equipment: The battery storage system must be newly installed and previously unused.
- Labor costs included: Qualified expenses include installation, wiring, and preparation work.
You cannot claim the credit if the battery system is installed in a rental property you do not personally use as a residence. For existing batteries being replaced, eligibility depends on whether the new system meets the “new and previously unused” requirement.
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