Can we include the amount we had to pay to extend the natural gas line down to our house as part of our energy saving credit? Without the gasline it couldn't of been done

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

Only items/products that have an Energy Star Certification qualify for the credit.

You can't claim Energy Star appliances or water-saving improvements like low-flow toilets, low-flow showerheads, or xeriscaping on your federal return.

But you can get a federal tax credit for qualified energy-saving home improvements, like:

• Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights
• Insulation
• Solar water heaters
• Non-solar water heaters
• Roofing products
• Biomass stoves
• Energy-efficient heating, ventilating, or cooling systems
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Wind turbines
• Solar energy systems
• Fuel cells

Tip: Many state governments, local municipalities, and utility companies offer incentives for energy- or water-saving home improvements that are not tax-related. An online search will reveal what your state has to offer (for example, you might search for Colorado water rebate or Kentucky energy incentive).

Related Information:

• Where do I enter qualified energy-saving improvements?
• Why didn't I get the Home Energy Credit?
• Why is my Home Energy Credit being carried forward to to next year?