The U.S. residential solar market is preparing for significant change as the 25D tax credit phases out at the end of 2025. If you’re a solar installer preparing for 2026, this episode breaks down the financing shifts you need to understand — from TPO to loan structures — and how to evaluate your options in a volatile market.

In this live Power Forward session, recorded on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ 2025, Chris Crowell of Solar Builder speaks with Josh Tinaglia, Finance Program Manager at BayWa r.e., to discuss what’s next for residential solar financing and how the industry can adapt to the shifting landscape.

Special thanks to SunCast Media for partnering with us and producing this session.

Topics include:

What the 25D tax credit sunset means for installers and homeowners
Why third-party ownership (TPO) will play a bigger role starting in 2026
Questions to ask your TPO providers
The outlook for solar loans, dealer fees, and new finance products
Prepaid leases and transferability of tax credits
The uncertainty of FEOC rules and domestic content requirements
The impact of cancelled programs like Solar for All and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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