Federal High Efficiency Tax Credits Extended Through 12/31/2020

Dan Walsh • February 20, 2020

Energy Star LogoThe Federal High Efficiency Tax Credits have been extended through December 31st, 2020 for Water Heaters,  Gas, Propane or Oil Furnaces, Air Conditioners and other residential home energy system improvements.

AAA Home Services will walk you through the process and help you understand the rebates available to you through this program as well as Spire or other rebates available.

For more information visit the energystar.gov website or call AAA today.

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From the energystar website:

Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater

Certain ENERGY STAR certified gas water heaters meet the requirements for this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Energy factor >= 0.82  OR  a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.

More Information

  • How to apply

 

Electric Heat Pump Water Heater

Most ENERGY STAR certified water heaters meet the requirements of this tax credit. Water heaters account for 12% of the energy consumed in your home.

Tax Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Energy factor >= 2.2

More Information

  • How to apply

Gas furnaces that are ENERGY STAR certified (except those for U.S. South only) meet the requirements for the furnace tax credit. Gas and oil furnaces that have earned the ENERGY STAR include fans that meet the requirements of the fan tax credit.

Tax Credit Amount:  $150

Requirements
AFUE >= 110

More Information

  • How to apply

 

Gas, Propane and Oil Furnaces

Gas furnaces that are ENERGY STAR certified (except those for U.S. South only) meet the requirements for the furnace tax credit. Gas and oil furnaces that have earned the ENERGY STAR include fans that meet the requirements of the fan tax credit.

Tax Credit Amount:  $150

Requirements
AFUE >= 110

More Information

  • How to apply

 

Air Conditioners

Air conditioners recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient meet the requirements for this tax credit.   To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase.

Tax  Credit Amount:  $300

Requirements
Split Systems:
SEER>= 16
EER >= 13

Package systems:
SEER >= 14
EER >= 12

More Information

  • How to apply

 

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