Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences
UPDATED JANUARY 2021: The Non-Business Energy Property Tax Credits have been retroactively extended from 12/31/2017 through 12/31/2021
https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/non_business_energy_property_tax_credits
UPDATED JANUARY 2021: The Non-Business Energy Property Tax Credits have been retroactively extended from 12/31/2017 through 12/31/2021
https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/non_business_energy_property_tax_credits
Gas, Propane or Oil Furnaces and Fans --
Gas furnaces that are ENERGY STAR certified (except those for U.S. South only) meet the requirements for the furnace tax credit. Gas and oil furnaces that have earned the ENERGY STAR include fans that meet the requirements of the fan tax credit.
Tax Credit Amount: $150
Requirements
AFUE >= 95
Gas furnaces that are ENERGY STAR certified (except those for U.S. South only) meet the requirements for the furnace tax credit. Gas and oil furnaces that have earned the ENERGY STAR include fans that meet the requirements of the fan tax credit.
Tax Credit Amount: $150
Requirements
AFUE >= 95
Air Source Heat Pumps --
Heat pumps that are ENERGY STAR certified meet the requirements for this tax credit.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Split Systems:
HSPF >= 8.5
EER >= 12.5
SEER >= 15
Package systems:
HSPF >= 8
EER >= 12
SEER >= 14
Heat pumps that are ENERGY STAR certified meet the requirements for this tax credit.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Split Systems:
HSPF >= 8.5
EER >= 12.5
SEER >= 15
Package systems:
HSPF >= 8
EER >= 12
SEER >= 14
Central Air Conditioning (CAC)--
Air conditioners recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient meet the requirements for this tax credit. To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Split Systems:
SEER>= 16
EER >= 13
Package systems:
SEER >= 14
EER >= 12
Air conditioners recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient meet the requirements for this tax credit. To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Split Systems:
SEER>= 16
EER >= 13
Package systems:
SEER >= 14
EER >= 12
Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heaters
Certain ENERGY STAR certified gas water heaters meet the requirements for this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 0.82 OR a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.
Certain ENERGY STAR certified gas water heaters meet the requirements for this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 0.82 OR a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Most ENERGY STAR certified water heaters meet the requirements of this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 2.2
Most ENERGY STAR certified water heaters meet the requirements of this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Requirements
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) >= 2.2
