Important disclaimer
This page is for general information only and does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice. Program rules and your individual circumstances matter. Always confirm details with a qualified tax professional and the relevant program administrator before making financial decisions.
1. Federal 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (often referred to as “25C”) can provide annual tax credits for qualifying home energy improvements.
- Available for many common upgrades such as certain heat pumps, high-efficiency HVAC, insulation, air sealing, windows and doors.
- Credits are typically capped per measure and per year – for example, up to $3,200 per year in total for qualifying improvements (split across specific categories).
- Applies to your federal income tax return and may require specific paperwork and certification documents from your contractor or equipment manufacturer.
Retrov8 USA LLC’s role is to help you design a technically sound project and ensure documentation reflects what was actually installed, making it easier for you and your tax professional to determine eligibility.
2. Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created new Home Energy Rebate programs, which are being rolled out by individual states. These programs are performance-based – they tend to reward projects that achieve significant energy savings or electrify key systems.
- Programs are administered at state level, so timelines and details vary.
- Rebates often require pre- and post-project data (such as energy models, load calculations or audits) and robust documentation.
- Income eligibility and measure caps are common features.
Retrov8 USA LLC helps design and review projects so they align with the published technical requirements, and we can support programs and contractors with QA/QC and documentation frameworks.
3. State, utility and city incentives
Many states, utilities and cities offer their own incentives for efficient HVAC, water heating, weatherization and solar. These can sometimes be combined with federal tax credits and rebate programs, subject to stacking rules.
- Examples include rebates for high-efficiency heat pumps, smart thermostats, insulation, air sealing and comprehensive retrofit projects.
- Requirements may include pre-approval, working with approved contractors and submitting detailed invoices and specification sheets.
- Funding levels and budgets can change, so it is important to check current program information at the time of your project.
We help identify potentially relevant programs during the planning phase and highlight documentation needs so nothing is missed along the way.
4. Where Retrov8 USA LLC fits in
Retrov8 USA LLC does not provide funding, rebates or tax advice. Our job is to ensure your project is:
- Correctly designed and sized
- Documented clearly and accurately
- Implemented in a way that supports compliance with the relevant program rules
We can work alongside your chosen contractor, utility or program administrator to reduce friction, minimise rework and improve the likelihood that your project meets technical eligibility criteria.