Are motorized patio shades eligible for a tax credit?

[gretschdrum]

This past year, I installed exterior motorized patio shades to enclose the patio and keep heat out. I live in Texas, where it gets very hot.

Does anyone know if these shades would qualify for a tax credit?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Sorry, those shades are not eligible for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

See the instructions for IRS Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i5695.pdf