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The Generators & Solar Bill
Tax credit helps Californians buy backup generators and solar batteries
Personal Income Tax Law: Corporation Tax Law: tax credits: backup generators: solar batteries.
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The bill would let people and small businesses claim a credit worth half the cost of a backup generator or solar battery, up to $5,000 or $7,500.
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If the bill passes, people living in high‑fire zones could get money back on their taxes to buy a generator or solar battery, keeping lights on during outages. The state would lose some tax revenue, but households gain safety.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Credit equals 50% of the purchase price.
- Maximum credit is $5,000 for a backup generator.
- Maximum credit is $7,500 for a solar battery.
- Applies to tax years 2027 through 2032.
- Only for residences or commercial properties in designated wildfire zones.
- Credit works only if the state budget appropriates money for it.
- Unused credit can be carried forward up to six years.
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