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Does Owens Corning Cool Duration roof shingles qualify for energy credit?

shanaling — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:02:23 GMT

Wondering if asphalt shingles with special UV coatings qualifies for energy credit since it's not explicitly listed? Thank you

Re: Does Owens Corning Cool Duration roof shingles qualify for energy credit?

Vanessa A — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:15:59 GMT

No, you can not claim a credit for replacing your shingles on your roof unless they are solar shingles.

The only Building Envelope Components that are eligible for the tax credit are:

Exterior doors
Exterior Windows and Skylights
Insulation and air sealing materials or systems

Re: Does Owens Corning Cool Duration roof shingles qualify for energy credit?

Opus 17 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:30:02 GMT

I believe the Inflation Reduction Act removed the specific mention of roofing systems designed to reduce heat gain. There is a still a general provision for "any system that is primarily designed" to reduce heat gain or heat loss, and meets IECC standards. You would have to argue that your shingles are "primarily designed" to reduce heat gain (but I think their primary function is to keep out the rain), and they would have to meet or exceed IECC standards (and I don't even know if IECC has a standard for shingles). So realistically, no.