Energy Tax Certificates

Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below is an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency that are currently available.

NOTE: All Energy Tax Certificates can be downloaded at the bottom of this guide.

Product	Requirements	More Information
Central Air Conditioning Credit = $300	Split Systems: EER >=13; SEER >= 16 Package systems: EER >= 12; SEER >= 14 Credit includes installation costs.	Learn more about: Air conditioners and efficiency ratings Split systems vs. package systems You may need to replace both your heating and cooling systems to qualify for the tax credit. Learn why. Not all ENERGY STAR products qualify.
Electric Heat Pumps Credit = $300	Split Systems: HSPF >= 8.5; EER >= 12.5; SEER >= 15 Package systems: HSPF >= 8; EER >= 12; SEER >= 14 Credit includes installation costs.	Learn more about: Air-source heat pumps and efficiency ratings Split systems vs. package systems Not all ENERGY STAR products qualify.
Furnaces and Boilers Credit = $150	Natural Gas or Propane Furnace: AFUE >= 95 Oil Furnace: AFUE >= 90 Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler: AFUE >= 90 Credit includes installation costs.	Learn more about: Furnaces and boilers and efficiency ratings Not all ENERGY STAR products qualify.
Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan Credit = $50	No more than 2% of furnace total energy use.	If the fan is qualified but the furnace is not, you can get a 30% tax credit on the cost of the fan alone. Ask your contractor to break out the cost.
	Visit the IRS website Use the following forms: IRS Form 5695	Check List: Save your receipts, or make copies Get Manufacturer Certification records Tax credits can only be claimed once There is a $500 lifetime limit on the federal tax credits that expire in December 2011