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Home » About ENERGY STAR » Federal Tax Credits » Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences

Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences

UPDATED JANUARY 2021: The  Non-Business Energy Property Tax Credits have been retroactively extended from 12/31/2017 through 12/31/2021

Tax Credit:  10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50-$300.
Expires:  December 31, 2021
Details:  Must be an existing home & your principal residence.  New construction and rentals do not apply.

Residential Energy Property Costs:

Air Source Heat Pumps

heat umpHeat pumps that are ENERGY STAR certified meet the requirements for this tax credit.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Split Systems:
HSPF >= 8.5
EER >= 12.5
SEER >= 15

Package systems:
HSPF >= 8
EER >= 12
SEER >= 14

See Definitions.

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Central Air Conditioning (CAC)

cacAir conditioners recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient meet the requirements for this tax credit.   To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase.

Tax  Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Split Systems:

SEER>= 16
EER >= 13

Package systems:
SEER >= 14
EER >= 12

See definitions.

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  • How to apply
Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler

altGas powered boilers that are recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient meet the requirements of this tax credit.

Tax Credit Amount:  $150

Requirements
AFUE >= 95

Tax Credit includes installation costs.

See definitions.

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  • How to apply
Gas, Propane or Oil Furnaces and Fans

altGas furnaces that are ENERGY STAR certified (except those for U.S. South only) meet the requirements for the furnace tax credit. Gas and oil furnaces that have earned the ENERGY STAR include fans that meet the requirements of the fan tax credit.

Tax Credit Amount:  $150

Requirements
AFUE >= 95

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  • How to apply
Water Heaters (non-solar)

alt textGas, Oil, Propane Water Heater

Certain ENERGY STAR certified gas water heaters meet the requirements for this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 0.82 OR a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.

See definitions.

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  • How to apply

Electric Heat Pump Water Heateralt text

Most ENERGY STAR certified water heaters meet the requirements of this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 2.2

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  • How to apply
Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan

An Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan is an efficient fan, or blower motor which blows the air that your furnace heats up through the duct system.

Tax Credit Amount:  $50

Requirements
Must use no more than 2% of the furnace's total energy.

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  • How to apply
Biomass Stoves

altBiomass stoves burn biomass fuel to heat a home or heat water. Biomass fuel includes agricultural crops and trees, wood and wood waste and residues (including wood pellets), plants (including acquating plants), grasses, residues, and fibers.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75%

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Qualified Energy Efficiency Improvements:

Please note: Tax credit DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTALLATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS.

Insulation

altAdding adequate insulation is one of the most cost-effective home improvements that you can do.

Tax Credit Amount:  10% of the cost, up to $500 (NOT INCLUDING INSTALLATION)

Requirements
Typical bulk insulation products can qualify, such as batts, rolls, blow-in fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray, and pour-in-place.

Products that air seal (reduce air leaks) can also qualify, as long as they come with a Manufacturers Certification Statement, including:

  • Weather stripping
  • Spray foam in a can, designed to air seal
  • Caulk designed to air seal
  • House wrap

NOTE: Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs.

See definitions.

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Roofs (Metal & Asphalt)

This tax credit is for ENERGY STAR certified metal and asphalt roofs with pigmented coatings or cooling granules designed to reduce heat gain. Certified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays, which can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into your home.

Tax Credit Amount:  10% of the cost, up to $500 (NOT INCLUDING INSTALLATION)

Requirements
"Metal roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings"
and "asphalt roofs with appropriate cooling granules" that also meet ENERGY STAR requirements.

NOTE: Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs.

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  • How to apply
Windows, Doors & Skylights

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Windows, doors and skylights that earn the ENERGY STAR save energy, improve comfort and help protect the environment.

Tax Credit Amount: 10% of the cost, up to $500, but windows are capped at $200. (NOT INCLUDING INSTALLATION)

Requirements
Must be ENERGY STAR certified.

You do not have to replace all the windows/doors/skylights in your home to qualify.  And it doesn't need to be a replacement either - installing a new window where there wasn't one previously (like in an addition) qualifies.

Tax credit does not include installation costs.

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