Insulation Tax Credit

Annual Limits on Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credits

In addition to limits on the amount of credit you can claim for any particular equipment installation or home improvement, there are annual aggregate limits.  The overall total limit for an efficiency tax credit in one year is $3,200.  This breaks down to a total limit of $1,200 for any combination of home envelope improvements (windows/doors/skylights, insulation, electrical) plus furnaces, boilers and central air conditioners.  Any combination of heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and biomass stoves/boilers are subject to an annual total limit of $2,000. (Note: ENERGY STAR certified geothermal heat pumps are eligible for a separate tax credit and not counted against these limits.)

What products are eligible?

Typical bulk insulation products can qualify, such as batts, rolls, blow-in fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray, and pour-in-place.

Products that air seal (reduce air leaks) can also qualify, as long as they come with a Manufacturers Certification Statement, including:

• Weather stripping

• Spray foam in a can, designed to air seal

• Caulk designed to air seal

• House wrap

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Biomass Stoves/Boilers Tax Credit

Information updated 12/30/2022

This tax credit is effective for products purchased and installed between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032.

You can claim:

30%

of project cost

$2,000

maximum amount
credited

What products are eligible?

Biomass stoves burn biomass fuel to heat a home or heat water. Biomass fuel includes agricultural crops and trees, wood and wood waste and residues (including wood pellets), plants (including acquating plants), grasses, residues, and fibers.

Must have a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% (measured by the higher heating value of the fuel).

Woodburning Efficiency and Safety

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Tax Credits for Home Builders

Federal Tax Credits for Builders of Energy Efficient Homes

As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient New Homes has been updated and extended. For homes and units acquired on or after January 1, 2023, the base level tax credit will be specifically tied to ENERGY STAR certification for single-family, manufactured, and multifamily homes. This tax credit has been extended through 2032. Details are below:
 

• Single-Family New Homes - $2,500 available for ENERGY STAR certified homes.

• January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024: ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Home National Version 3.1.*

• January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2032: ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes National Version 3.2.*

* EPA is awaiting guidance from the IRS on the applicability of state/regional versions of the ENERGY STAR program requirements.

• Manufactured Homes - $2,500 available for ENERGY STAR certified manufactured homes meeting the most recent ENERGY STAR Manufactured New Homes program requirements (currently Version 2, with Version 3 scheduled to be implemented in May 2023).

• Multifamily - $500 available for ENERGY STAR certified multifamily units meeting the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction National program requirements (or the regional program requirements) applicable to the dwelling unit, as specified in Section 13304. A larger tax credit is available for multifamily projects that meet prevailing wage requirements.

A larger tax credit is available for homes that are certified to DOE’s Zero Energy Ready (ZERH) Program, which requires ENERGY STAR certification as a prerequisite.

All official information related to the tax credit will be determined and published by the IRS. The ENERGY STAR team is committed to keeping our partners informed as the IRS works to develop updated documents and guidance.

• Renewable Energy Tax Credits
• Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences
• Tax Deductions for Commercial Buildings

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