US Federal Tax Credits for Consumers
•Windows and Doors
•Insulation
•Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
•HVAC
•Water Heaters (non-solar)
•Biomass Stoves
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
•Geothermal Heat Pumps
•Solar Panels
•Solar Water Heaters
•Small Wind Energy Systems
•Fuel Cells
To obtain specific information for each, you can visit www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index. Also, local utility companies and qualified contractors can assist you in the process.
**Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified homes and products qualify for a tax credit. These tax credits are available for a number of products at the highest efficiency levels, which typically cost much more than standard products. If, for whatever reason, you decide not to purchase a product covered by the tax credit, you may still consider purchasing an ENERGY STAR product. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, even without a tax credit.
