$3K
per applicant
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Provides annual tax credits of up to $3,200 for homeowners installing energy-efficient upgrades including heat pumps, insulation, windows, and electrical panels. Resets every year — not a lifetime limit.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Annual credit limit: $3,200 total ($2,000 for heat pumps, $1,200 for other improvements)
2.Heat pump HVAC: 30% credit up to $2,000; heat pump water heater: 30% up to $2,000
3.Insulation, windows, doors, air sealing: 30% credit up to $1,200 combined
4.Electrical panel upgrades: 30% up to $600 when paired with qualified energy improvements
5.Primary residence only — not applicable to rental properties or new construction
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