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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

April 14th, 2010

Tax credits that were previously effective for 2009 have been extended to 2010 as well.

• The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
• The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009–2010). However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.
• The $200 cap on windows has been removed.

Tax Credits for Consumers

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2010 (for existing homes only) for:

• 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 

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