Energy Incentives
Federal Tax Credits for Homeowners
Product Category |
Product Type | Tax Credit Specification | Tax Credit | ENERGY STAR Specification |
| Windows | Exterior Windows |
Meet 2000 IECC & Amendments | 10% of cost not to exceed $200 | Climate dependant 4 Zones |
| Skylights | Meet 2000 IECC & Amendments | 10% of cost not to exceed $200 | Climate dependant 4 Zones | |
| Exterior Doors | Meet 2000 IECC & Amendments | 10% of cost not to exceed $500 | Climate dependant 4 Zones | |
| Roofing | Metal Roof | ENERGY STAR qualifed | 10% of cost not to exceed $500 | Minimum Solar Reflectance |
| Insulation | Insulation | Meet 2000 IECC & Amendments | 10% of cost not to exceed $500 | Meets FTCs home insulation definition |
| HVAC | Central A/C | EER 12.5/SEER 15 Split System EER 12/SEER 14 Package System |
$300 | EER 11.5/SEER 14 Split System EER 11/SEER 14 Package System |
Air Source Heat Pump |
HSPF 9 EER 13 SEER 15 | $300 | HSPF 8.2 EER 11.5 SEER 14 Split HSPF 8 EER 11 SEER 14 Package |
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| Geo-Thermal Heat Pump | EER 14.1 COP 3.3 Closed Loop EER 16.2 COP 3.6 Open Loop EER 15 COP 3.5 Direct Expansion |
$300 | EER 14.1 COP 3.3 Closed Loop EER 16.2 COP 3.6 Open Loop EER 15 COP 3.5 Direct Expansion |
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| Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater | Energy Factor 0.80 | $300 | ||
| Electric Heat Pump Water Heater | Energy Factor 2.0 | $300 | ||
Gas, Oil, or Propane Furnace, Hot Water Boiler |
AFUE 95 | $150 | AFUE 90 for furnaces AFUE 85 for boilers |
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| Advanced Air Circulating Fan | No more than 2% of furnace total energy use | $50 | ||
| Cars | Car | Hybrid gasoline-electric, diesel, battery-electric, alternative fuel, & fuel cell vehicles | Formula determined by vehicle weight, technology, & fuel economy compared to base year models | |
| Solar Energy Systems | Solar Water Heating | Provide at least half of home's hot water, excluding swimming pools & hot tubs | 30% of cost, up to $2,000 | |
| Photovoltaic System | Must provide electricity for the residence and meet fire/electrical code requirements | 30% of cost, up to $2,000 | ||
| Fuel Cells | Fuel Cells | At least 30% efficiency and 0.5 kW capacity | 30% of cost, up to $1,000 per kW of power that can be produced |