No. A normal whole-house generator does not qualify for the federal home energy tax credits. The one narrow exception is a possible medical expense deduction.
A line-by-line walkthrough of IRS Form 5695 for claiming the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit on home battery storage -- which lines matter, what costs count, and what changed under the OBBB.
Portable power stations can qualify for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, but only if they meet the IRS's 3kWh capacity minimum and are installed in connection with your home.
The IRA's 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit now covers standalone home batteries — no solar required. Here's exactly which systems qualify, what costs count, and how to file Form 5695.