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Consumer Energy Tax Incentives |
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended many consumer tax incentives originally
introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) and amended in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
of 2008 (P.L. 110-343). |
See the summary of the energy tax incentives included in the
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. |
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Below is a summary of many of the tax credits available to consumers.
Please see the ENERGY STAR® page on
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
for complete details. |
Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credits
Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation,
doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for
30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements "placed in service" starting January 1, 2009,
through December 31, 2010.
See EnergyStar.gov
for a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available to consumers. |
Reference: http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm |
Additional Information
Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance for Energy Credits for Homeowners:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=154657,00.html |
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