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Federal Tax Credits

Overview

H.R. 1 (also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), enacted on July 4, 2025, revised dates and provisions in the Internal Revenue Code that affect the tax credits described below. The information provided on this page is subject to change. Tax credits are managed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For additional information, please visit the IRS webpage.

View information on opportunities below, organized by recipient and tax credit. Opportunities include energy efficiency and electric appliance upgrades, renewable energy development, electric vehicle purchase and charging incentives, as well as various manufacturing, clean energy development and production credits.

Building Energy Efficiency

  • Eligible recipients: Residential (Homeowners, renters, single-family, multi-family, manufactured homes)
  • Credit: 30% of project cost up to maximum annual limits.
    • Categorical Annual Limit: Up to $1,200 for envelope improvements (windows, doors, skylights, insulation, electrical) and furnaces, boilers, and central air conditioners.
    • Categorical Annual Limit: Up to $2,000 for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and biomass stoves/boilers.
    • Total Annual Limit: $3,200
  • Effective date of tax credit 25C modified by H.R. 1.
  • The tax credit does not apply to expenditures or property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
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Eligible recipients: For-profit business, tax-exempt entities
  • Tax exempt entities include charities, churches, private schools and universities, foundations, nonprofits, governments, and more.
  • Energy efficiency improvements for commercial buildings
  • Tax deduction for newly constructed buildings along with improvements to existing buildings that meet or exceed certain energy reduction requirements.
  • Effective date of tax credit 179D modified by H.R.1.
  • The deduction will not apply with respect to any property the construction of which begins after June 30, 2026.
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Clean Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, and Alternative Fuels

  • Eligible recipients: Individuals (not business eligible).
  • Effective date of tax credit 25E modified by H.R. 1.
  • The vehicle must be acquired on or before September 30, 2025, to be eligible for credit.
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  • Eligible recipients: For-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities
  • Effective date of tax credit 45W modified by H.R. 1.
  • The vehicle must be acquired on or before September 30,2025, to be eligible for credit.
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  • Eligible recipients: Residential, for-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities
  • Credit for electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure.
  • Effective date of tax credit 30C modified by H.R. 1.
  • The credit will not be allowed for any property placed in service after June 30, 2026.
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Renewable Energy

  • Eligible recipients: For-profit businesses, tax-exempt entities
  • Section 48E tax credit modified by H.R.1. The phase-out timelines for this credit depend on the type of eligible technology. Wind and solar projects have an accelerated timeline.
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Manufacturing, Power Generation, and Fuel Production