Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners in 2025

Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners (2025)

Residential Clean Energy Credit

• 30% of the cost of qualifying installations
• No annual dollar limit
• Covers: Solar panels, solar water heaters, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, battery storage

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Up to $3,200 per year:

• $1,200 limit for most improvements (insulation, windows, doors, energy audits, HVAC)
• $2,000 limit for heat pumps, biomass stoves/boilers

Qualifying improvements:

• Exterior windows and skylights: Up to $600
• Exterior doors: Up to $500 ($250 per door)
• Home energy audit: Up to $150
• Insulation: No dollar limit within the $1,200 cap
• Heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVAC: Up to $2,000

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

• Up to $7,500 for new EVs
• Up to $4,000 for used EVs
• Income limits: $150,000 single / $300,000 MFJ for new; $75,000 single / $150,000 MFJ for used

Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit

Businesses purchasing qualifying commercial clean vehicles can claim up to $7,500 per vehicle.

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Made energy improvements this year? Make sure you're claiming every available credit.