Personal Deduction

From Open Energy Information

Personal tax incentives include personal income tax credits and deductions. Many states offer these incentives to reduce the expense of purchasing and installing renewable energy or energy efficiency systems and equipment. The percentage of the credit or deduction varies by state, and in most cases, there is a maximum limit on the dollar amount of the credit or deduction. An allowable credit may include carryover provisions, or it may be structured so that the credit is spread out over a certain number of years. Eligible technologies vary widely by state. In recent years, the federal government has offered personal tax incentives for renewables and energy efficiency. [1]


Personal Deduction Incentives

IncentiveIncentive TypePlaceApplicable SectorEligible TechnologiesActive
Deductions for Clean-Fuel Vehicles and Refueling Property (Federal)Personal DeductionUnited States: Energy ResourcesCommercial
Industrial
Residential
No
Energy-Saving Equipment Deduction (Arkansas)Personal DeductionArkansas: Energy ResourcesResidentialPassive Solar Space Heat
Solar Water Heat
Solar Space Heat
No
Income Tax Deduction for Energy Efficiency Upgrades (Idaho)Personal DeductionIdaho: Energy ResourcesResidentialBuilding Insulation
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Duct/Air sealing
Windows
Yes
Income Tax Deduction for Energy-Efficient Products (Virginia)Personal DeductionVirginia: Energy ResourcesResidentialClothes Washers
Dishwasher
Refrigerators
Water Heaters
Furnaces
Boilers
Heat pumps
Central Air conditioners
Programmable Thermostats
Fuel Cells
Yes
Income Tax Deduction for Solar-Powered Roof Vents or Fans (Indiana)Personal DeductionIndiana: Energy ResourcesResidentialOther Distributed Generation TechnologiesYes
Income Tax Subtraction for Energy-Efficient Residences (Arizona)Personal DeductionArizona: Energy ResourcesResidential
Construction
Installer/Contractor
Comprehensive Measures/Whole BuildingNo
Puerto Rico - Tax Deduction for Solar Energy Systems (Puerto Rico)Personal DeductionPuerto Rico: Energy ResourcesResidentialSolar Pool Heating
Solar Water Heat
Yes
Qualifying Wood Stove Deduction (Arizona)Personal DeductionArizona: Energy ResourcesResidentialBiomassYes
Qualifying Wood Stove Deduction (Idaho)Personal DeductionIdaho: Energy ResourcesResidentialNo
Residential Alternative Energy Tax Deduction (Idaho)Personal DeductionIdaho: Energy ResourcesResidentialBiomass
Passive Solar Space Heat
Solar Power
Solar Space Heat
Solar Water Heat
Wind
Geothermal Electric
Geothermal Energy
Yes
Tax Deduction for Home Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency ImprovementsPersonal DeductionMissouri: Energy ResourcesResidentialCustom/Others pending approval
Unspecified technologies
Yes
Tax Deduction for Interest on Loans for Energy Efficiency (California)Personal DeductionCalifornia: Energy ResourcesResidentialLighting
Chillers
Furnaces
Boilers
Heat pumps
Central Air conditioners
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Windows
Custom/Others pending approval
Solar Water Heat
Solar Space Heat
Solar Power
Daylighting
No
Wood-Burning Heating System Deduction (Alabama)Personal DeductionAlabama: Energy ResourcesResidentialBiomassYes

All Personal Tax Incentives

References

  1. DSIRE Glossary