COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR CLEAN ENERGY
Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act directs the IRS to give tax credits to individuals for purchasing clean electricity and energy efficient products as well as electric vehicles. Clean electricity products such as solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal heat pumps have an uncapped 30% tax credit. Energy efficient products also have a 30% tax credit, but this is capped at various amounts depending on the product. Examples include air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, windows, and exterior doors.
Additionally there are tax credits if the electrical panel needs upgrading as well as a tax credit for getting a home energy audit. Note there are energy efficiency requirements that need to be met to get the tax credit. You can also get up to a $7500 tax credit for certain electric vehicles.
HEAR Rebate - Electrification
The HEAR Rebate - Electrification is one of the state-managed programs that underpins the Incentives for Individuals. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program provides point-of-sale rebates for home upgrades in the categories of: weatherization, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, electric/induction stoves, electrical wiring, electrical panels.
Rebates are income-qualified. See program details for qualification categories.
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In Pennsylvania, this program is planned to begin in early 2025.
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HER Rebate - Efficiency
The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) focuses on overall energy efficiency for the whole building. In Pennsylvania, these rebates will be for multi-family buildings with 50% or greater tenants whose income is 80% or less than the adjusted median income. There needs to be 20% or more energy savings in order to qualify.
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In Pennsylvania, this program is planned to begin in mid 2025
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Learn more with these resources:
$ for Clean Energy
Using IRA Incentives to Reduce the Effects of Climate Change
Oct 17, 2024 Webinar presented by Julia Nakhleh from the Climate Reality Project Greater Philadelphia Chapter and hosted by Sierra Club PA Clean Energy Team.
Learn how you can benefit from the incentives offered by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and take action against climate change. Not only can you make this world a better place, you can help your friends and neighbors build a sustainable future by spreading the word about the opportunities offered by the IRA.
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Resources
Useful links (more can be found in the slide deck for the August 2023 Bring Clean Energy Home Presentation, use the slide deck for the links)