General Information
Legislative Language & Pending Updates
Under the terms of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including 2006 amendments, some of the energy efficiency tax incentives ended in 2007, while others continue. As of this writing, the following tax incentives remain in effect:
- Efficient new homes
- Commercial buildings
- Vehicles (passenger vehicles and trucks)
The first two of these expire at the end of 2008, the vehicle incentives extend until 2010.
Tax incentives for existing homes, appliances, and residential HVAC equipment all expired at the end of 2007. Congress is now considering extending these credits. For an update, click here.
For more information, see these links:
- ACEEE's National Energy Policy Web site
- The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (energy-efficiency tax incentives are Sections 1331—1341, beginning on pg. 427)
- Analyses of the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
- Energy Bill information from the Alliance to Save Energy
