Spring into Tax Day with energy-efficiency tax breaks

It’s tax time. Save on energy costs and increase your energy efficiency with these federal tax credits.

Energy-efficient home improvement credit

Upgrade your doors, insulation and windows and get 30% back — up to $1,200.

Install heat pumps, water heaters or a biomass stove

Save 30% (up to $2,000) on energy-efficiency upgrades including heat pumps, water heaters, biomass stoves and biomass boilers. For details visit energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits.

Going renewable

Claim up to 30% back on the cost of clean energy installations including solar, wind, geothermal and battery storage, with no annual or lifetime dollar limit (except for fuel cell property) through Dec. 31, 2025. To learn more visit energystar.gov, or to find information about specific technologies visit energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/solar-energy-systems, energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/geothermal-heat-pumps, and energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/battery-storage-technology

Home energy rebates

These rebates help reduce the cost of energy-saving upgrades for both single-family and multi-family homes. You can use these discounts for things like Energy STAR appliances, insulation and more. Check the Energy STAR’s Rebate Finder tool to start saving: energystar.gov/rebate-finder.