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Tax Incentives, Savings, Credits, & Loans for Energy Efficient Building Practices

HGTVPro explains the federal and state incentives while keeping you on the leading edge of energy-efficient building techniques.

What Are The Incentives?

Find out what these programs mean for you.

HGTVPro and the U.S. Department of Energy have teamed up to promote high-efficiency homebuilding and remodeling.

Rebates, Loans and State-Specific Programs

State-by-state tax and utility incentives

Rebates for Energy Star rated products

Better interest rates for qualifying improvements

Other benefits of efficient and healthy homes

Project	Tax Credit	New Construction	Retrofit/Remodel	Videos and Info
New Home Construction	$2,000 tax credit for a new home that achieves 50% energy savings over the 2004 IECC
Modular Home Construction	$1,000 tax credit for new manufactured home that achieves 30% energy savings over the 2004 IECC
First-Time Home Buyer	$8,000 tax credit as part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Windows and Doors: Exterior doors and windows, skylights, storm windows and storm doors	30% of cost, up to $1,500			Learn More
Roofing	30% of cost, up to $1,500			Learn More
Insulation	30% of cost, up to $1,500			Learn More
HVAC	30% of cost, up to $1,500			Learn More
Water Heaters (non-solar)	30% of cost, up to $1,500			Learn More
Biomass Stove	30% of cost, up to $1,500
Geothermal Heat Pump	30% of cost (no limit)			Learn More
Solar Panels and Water Heaters	30% of cost (no limit)			Learn More
Small Wind-Energy Systems	30% of cost (no limit)
Fuel Cells	30% of cost per .5 kW power capacity
Cars: Plug-in electric hybrids	$2,500-$7,500	n/a	n/a	Learn More
Cars: Hybrid gasoline-electric, diesel, battery-electric, alternative fuel, and fuel cell vehicles	Based on a formula determined by vehicle weight, technology and fuel economy	n/a	n/a	Learn More

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