Home energy tax credits

If you make energy improvements to your home, tax credits are available for a portion of qualifying expenses. The credit amounts and types of qualifying expenses were expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

We'll help you compare the credits and decide whether they apply to expenses you've already paid or will apply to improvements you're planning for the future.

Who can claim the credits

You can claim either the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit or the Residential Clean Energy Credit for the year when you make qualifying improvements.

Homeowners who improve their primary residence will find the most opportunities to claim a credit for qualifying expenses. Renters may also be able to claim credits, as well as owners of second homes used as residences.

The credits are never available for improvements made to homes that you don't use as a residence.

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

These expenses may qualify if they meet requirements detailed on energy.gov:

The amount of the credit you can take is a percentage of the total improvement expenses in the year of installation:

Residential Clean Energy Credit

These expenses may qualify if they meet requirements detailed on energy.gov:

The amount of the credit you can take is a percentage of the total improvement expenses in the year of installation:

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