Third Party Ownership (TPO)
The Residential Solar Tax Credit has Ended. TPO is Your 2026 Solution for Immediate Savings.
The landscape of home energy has officially changed. As of January 1st, 2026, the residential solar tax credit is no longer available in its previous form, but your opportunity for savings hasn't disappeared. Third-Party Ownership (TPO) is the 2026 solution, allowing you to bypass complex tax requirements and secure immediate monthly savings. At CRTFD Home Services, we are prepared to ensure you still get the full financial benefit of solar without the need for federal tax liability.
Don't Miss Out: The Rules for Going Solar Have Changed.
The federal solar tax credit (Section 25D) has officially expired for homeowner-owned systems, ending the era of the 30% direct incentive. This arrives just as utility companies are raising rates by roughly 10%, adding an average of $10 every month to standard household bills. To combat these rising costs without the tax credit, CRTFD Home Services offers Third-Party Ownership (TPO). By choosing a lease or PPA, you can bypass high upfront costs and tax complexities, locking in lower monthly rates and immediate savings that direct ownership can no longer provide.
Lease or PPA? Choose Your Path to $0 Down Solar.
Whether you prefer a predictable monthly bill or paying only for what you use, CRTFD Home Services offers two streamlined paths to energy independence in 2026.
Solar Lease: With a solar lease, you pay a fixed monthly fee for the use of the solar equipment. Your payment remains the same every month regardless of how much energy the system produces, making it the perfect option for easy, predictable budgeting.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): With a PPA, you don’t pay for the equipment; instead, you only pay a fixed, lower rate for the electricity the panels generate. You are billed per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ensuring you only pay for the actual clean energy your home consumes.
Solar Lease vs Purchase vs Utility - What's Smarter Today?
What Our Clients Say
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— Jeremy —
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— Easter —
"I can't speak highly enough of my experience with Certified Home Services, just outstanding to work with them all around."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why work with CRTFD Home Services?
A: We are not tied to one leasing provider/manufacturer.
Q: Why choose TPO instead of a solar loan in 2026?
A: TPO requires no credit check/debt and still leverages the federal tax incentive through the owner, making the rates often lower than a financed system after 2025.
Q: What happens at the end of the agreement?
A: You have options. You can renew the contract, have the system removed, or buy the system at fair market value.
Q: What if I move?
A: TPO systems transfer with the home sale - like a utility bill would, and we handle the transfer process for the new owner.
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With the 25D tax credit being expired, TPO is the most cost-effective, zero-hassle path to solar energy in 2026.
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With the 25D tax credit being expired, TPO is the most cost-effective, zero-hassle path to solar energy in 2026.