Homeowner guide
Federal home energy tax credits: what changed
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
The IRS says the two main home energy credits end for property placed in service after 2025.
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Home improvement credit (25C) | 30% of qualified costs, up to $3,200 a year, for improvements made through December 31, 2025. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Limits (25C) | $1,200 a year for most improvements (doors $250 each/$500 total, windows $600, audits $150); $2,000 a year for heat pumps, water heaters, biomass stoves/boilers. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Clean energy credit (25D) | 30% of costs for solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cells and batteries installed 2022 through December 31, 2025. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| After 2025 | The IRS says the 25D credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| What to do | Work done in 2026 likely does not qualify for these credits. Ask a tax professional. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Colorado state energy credits.
Checked 2026-10-30. General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change — confirm with the source. Report an error.