Upgrade Your HVAC System and Save With New Tax Credits

Upgrade Your HVAC System and Save With New Tax Credits

Trane has shared the following information that can help you upgrade your HVAC system and save with new tax credits:

If you’re planning home improvements that will boost the energy efficiency of your house, the Inflation Reduction Act could save you money on your projects. Thanks to Uncle Sam, the Act, which aims to curb inflation, includes extended and expanded tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, giving ordinary Americans incentives to go green — and save money in the process.

While there are several tax credits and rebates designed to lower carbon emissions in the home, the renewed Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) may be the most relevant. This updated version of the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit greatly increases the tax credit limit for installing specific high-efficiency equipment, such as heat pumps, central air conditioning systems, and furnaces through 12/31/2032. This means homeowners can get a tax break on energy-efficient HVAC upgrades, while helping to contribute to a cleaner environment.

Keep reading to learn more about the IRA, this exciting initiative, and how many of Trane’s energy-efficient residential heating and cooling systems are eligible for savings under this updated tax credit program.

What is the Inflation Reduction Act?

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a large bill that is designed to limit inflation by reducing the deficit and addressing some of the most significant issues the United States is facing in climate control and health care. Signed into law in August 2022, the $740 billion climate and health care legislation addresses a wide range of issues, from the high cost of prescription drugs to energy efficiencies and electric vehicles. The bill includes clean energy tax credits and other relevant tax incentives that homeowners can benefit from when they make green upgrades.

How does the IRA and its rebates and tax credits open doors for homeowners?

One of the bill’s primary objectives is to address climate change and ultimately to slow down global warming. Focusing largely on encouraging businesses to become more eco-friendly and start taking clean energy production seriously, there are benefits for individual Americans in the bill as well. The IRA can help homeowners reduce their tax bill through rebates and tax credits for energy-efficient windows, doors, water heaters, furnaces, and heating and cooling systems.

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C)

One of the most important aspects of the IRA for homeowners is the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit. Previously known as the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, this tax credit is new and improved through the IRA and provides opportunities to save on your energy-efficient upgrades.

Starting in 2023, the tax credit will be equal to 30 percent of the cost for all eligible home improvements made from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2032. The 25C credit has an annual cap of $1,200 (including up to $600 for a qualified air conditioner or gas furnace), or up to $2,000 with a qualified heat pump, heat pump water heater, or boiler.

Additionally, there are no income requirements for this tax credit and starting in 2023, 25C is no longer a ‘one time’ credit, but an annual one.

What if homeowners had eligible equipment installed in 2022?

Homeowners who had eligible HVAC equipment installed on or after January 1, 2022, may be eligible for retroactive tax credits under this program. The 2022 tax credit is not as robust, but will credit 10 percent of the costs of installing qualified equipment and 100 percent of the costs associated with installing qualified water heaters, heat pumps, central air conditioning systems, furnaces, hot water boilers and air circulating fans.

With this tax credit, there is a lifetime limit of $500 or $300 for certain water heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioning systems for systems purchased in 2022.

How does the Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) help the environment?

The Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) is designed to accelerate the adoption of all-electric HVAC equipment as well as lower utility bills for homeowners. This all-electric switch means replacing equipment powered by fossil fuels with equipment that relies on electricity as its source of energy.

Electric HVAC equipment upgrades can also cut down on fossil fuel usage, if not totally eliminate it, with a hybrid system. This ‘cleaner’ electricity trend has the potential to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change by reducing energy usage with products like a heat pump — which can also help reduce operating and maintenance costs for homeowners. The Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C) rewards homeowners for switching to these environmentally-friendly HVAC options.

Your Local Trane Dealer Can Help

With the latest tax credits and rebates unlocking savings for homeowners, there’s no better time to explore energy-efficient upgrades for your home. Trane offers several products that qualify for the 25C tax credit. For more information on cost and energy savings, including how to take advantage of the latest rebates, visit Trane’s credits, rebates, and offers page and contact a tax professional to confirm tax eligibility.

Trane is dedicated to making smarter choices for our environment every day, which is why we offer eco-friendly, electric, and hybrid home comfort solutions. Learn more about the world’s electrification trend and Trane’s efforts toward helping the environment.

Are You Interested In Upgrading Your HVAC System and Saving With New Tax Credits?

Autumn Mechanical is here for you.

With over 30 years of experience in the air conditioning and heating business, the team at Autumn Mechanical has built a trusted reputation throughout the communities of Houston. Our air conditioning services include but are not limited to, residential/commercial AC and heating, repair, service, installation, maintenance, and heat pump equipment repair.

Whenever you are looking for high-quality air conditioning and heating services at a day affordable price, we can help! We service and replace both commercial and residential HVAC systems in order to bring you the ultimate climate control. Don’t hesitate to give us a call today to find out what we can do for your home or business.

 

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