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Product Category |
Product Type |
Tax Credit Specification |
Tax Credit |
Notes |
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Insulation |
Meets 2009 IECC &
Amendments |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
For insulation to qualify, its primary purpose must be
to insulate (example: insulated siding does not qualify). Check
to see if you have Home Performance with ENERGY STAR in your areas.
Adding insulation to your home is covered. |
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Exterior Windows and
Skylights |
Before June 1, 2009: |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
Not all ENERGY
STAR labeled windows and skylights qualify for tax credit. |
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Storm Windows |
In combination with the exterior
window over which it is installed:
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30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Exterior Doors |
Before June 1, 2009: |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
Not all ENERGY STAR
doors will qualify. |
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Storm Doors |
In combination with a wood
door over which it is installed:
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30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Metal Roofs, |
All ENERGY STAR qualified
metal and reflective asphalt shingles |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Central A/C |
Split Systems: |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
FAQ
on Central ACs that qualify for the tax credit FAQ
on Air Source Heat Pumps that qualify for the tax credit Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will
qualify for the tax credit. View
ENERGY STAR criteria. |
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Air Source Heat Pumps |
Split Systems: |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Natural Gas or Propane
Furnace |
AFUE >= 95 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
FAQ
on Furnaces and Boilers that qualify for the tax credit Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify
for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria for furnaces,
boilers. |
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Oil Furnace |
AFUE >= 90 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot
Water Boiler |
AFUE >= 90 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Advanced Main Air
Circulating Fan |
No more than 2% of furnace
total energy use. |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
Read
this FAQ if the fan qualifies, but the furnace does not. |
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Gas, Oil, Propane Water
Heater |
Energy Factor >= 0.82 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Electric Heat Pump Water
Heater |
Same criteria as ENERGY
STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Biomass Stove |
Stove which burns biomass fuel to heat a home or
heat water. Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as
measured using a lower heating value. |
30% of cost, up to $1,5001 |
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Geo-Thermal Heat Pump |
Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Closed Loop: |
30% of the cost |
All ENERGY
STAR geo-thermal heat pumps qualify for the tax credit. Must be “placed
into service” before December 31, 2016. |
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At least half of the energy generated by the “qualifying
property” must come from the sun. Homeowners may only claim spending on
the solar water heating system property, not the entire water heating system
of the household. The credit is not available for expenses for
swimming pools or hot tubs. The water must be used in the dwelling. The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and
Certification Corporation (SRCC). |
30% of cost |
All ENERGY
STAR solar water heaters qualify for the tax credit. Must be placed in
service before December 31, 2016. |
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Photovoltaic Systems |
Photovoltaic systems must
provide electricity for the residence, and must meet applicable fire and electrical
code requirement. |
30% of cost |
Must be placed in
service before December 31, 2016. |
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Residential Small Wind
Turbines |
Has nameplate capacity of
not more than 100 kilowatts. |
30% of cost |
Must be placed in
service before December 31, 2016. |
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Residential Fuel Cell and microturbine system |
Efficiency of at least 30% and must have a capacity
of at least 0.5 kW. |
30% of the cost, up to $500
per .5 kW of power capacity |
Must be placed in
service before December 31, 2016. |
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Hybrid gasoline-electric,
diesel, battery-electric, alternative fuel, and fuel cell vehicles |
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Based on a formula
determined by vehicle weight, technology, and fuel economy compared to base
year models |
There is a 60,000 vehicle limit per manufacturer
before a phase-out period begins. For more information visit: Fueleconomy.gov Use IRS Form 8910 Use IRS Form 3800 |
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Plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles |
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$2,500–$7,500 |
The first 250,000 vehicles sold get the full tax
credit (then it phases out like the hybrid vehicle tax credits). Effective January 1, 2009. |
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