Energy Saving Tax Credits for 2017

017 Federal Tax CreditsTax Credit:  30% of cost with no upper limit
Expires:  December 31, 2021
           Tax credits for Solar Energy Systems (solar panels and solar hot water heaters) are available at 30% through December 31, 2019. The credit decreases to 26% for tax year 2020; drops to 22% for tax year 2021 then expires December  31, 2021)
Details:  Existing homes and new construction qualify.  Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rentals do not qualify.