Where each incentive stands on October 10, 2026
| Incentive | Status | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Home improvement tax credit (25C) | Property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Ended. | Federal tax credits |
| Residential clean energy credit, including solar (25D) | Expenditures after December 31, 2025. Ended. | Solar incentives |
| Home EV charger credit (30C) | Property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Ended. | EV charger rebates |
| EV purchase credits (30D, 25E, 45W) | Vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Ended. | Federal tax credits |
| DOE home energy rebates (HOMES and HEEHR) | Run by states. Rules changed May 29, 2026. Launch dates vary. | Home energy rebates |
| Heat pump rebates | Federal tax credit ended. Federal rebates, state and utility offers vary. | Heat pump rebates |
| State and utility rebates | Vary by place. Many exist. Search before you buy. | ENERGY STAR rebate finder |
Why we show dates and sources
Pick a topic
- IRSFederal tax creditsEnd dates, and what you can still claim.Open
- DOEHome energy rebatesHOMES and HEEHR after the 2026 changes.Open
- EquipmentHeat pump rebatesWhat is left after the credit ended.Open
- EVEV charger rebatesFederal credit ended, local offers remain.Open
- SolarSolar incentivesNet metering and state offers.Open
- DataEfficiency rebates by stateWhat utilities paid per home.Open
- EquipmentHVAC rebatesCooling cost and payback.Open
- HomeWeatherization rebatesInsulation and air sealing.Open
- DataNet metering by stateSolar customers ranked.Open
- ProgramWeatherization AssistanceFree upgrades for eligible homes.Open
The names you will see
| Name | What it is |
|---|---|
| 25C | The federal tax credit for energy efficient home improvements, such as insulation, windows and heat pumps. |
| 25D | The federal tax credit for residential clean energy property, such as solar panels and battery storage. |
| 30C | The federal tax credit for alternative fuel refueling property, which covered many home EV chargers. |
| HOMES | A DOE rebate program for projects that cut a home’s energy use. States run it. |
| HEEHR | A DOE rebate program for efficient electric equipment. Formerly called HEEHRA. States run it. |
| DSIRE | A searchable database of state and local incentives for renewable energy and efficiency. |
A safe order of steps before you buy
- Decide what the upgrade should save, using your own bill. See the electricity usage calculator.
- Check your state energy office and your utility for offers, and read the rules for pre-approval.
- Use the ENERGY STAR rebate finder and the DSIRE database to catch offers you missed.
- Ask for written quotes that show the price before and after each incentive.
- Keep receipts and equipment labels for the year you may claim a credit, and ask a tax professional about any credit.
Frequently asked questions
Which federal home energy tax credits are over?
The IRS says the home improvement credit and the residential clean energy credit, including solar, ended for 2026 installs. The home EV charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026, and the EV purchase credits ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.
Are there any federal rebates left?
The Department of Energy’s home energy rebates exist and are run by states, with rules that changed on May 29, 2026. Each state launches on its own schedule.
Where do I find state and utility incentives?
Search the ENERGY STAR rebate finder and the DSIRE database, check your state energy office, and ask your electric company.
Should I wait for a rebate before I buy?
Check first. Many rebates must be reserved before the work starts, and a program that has not launched cannot pay anything. Do not delay urgent repairs for an offer that may not apply to you.
Is this tax advice?
No. We summarize official sources and show the dates. Ask a tax professional about your own return.