According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can claim the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit for solar, wind, and geothermal equipment in both your principal residence and a second home. But fuel-cell equipment qualifies only if installed in your principal residence.
- The credit is equal to 30% of the cost, including installation.
- There is no upper limit on the amount of the credit for solar, wind and geothermal equipment.
- The maximum tax credit for fuel cells is $500 for each half-kilowatt of power capacity, or $1,000 for each kilowatt.
- For example, a fuel cell with a 5 kW capacity would qualify for 5 x $1,000 = $5,000 tax credit.
To add the information to your return, under the Federal menu on the left, choose Deductions & Credits. Expand the menu for Your Home. Click Start/Revisit next to Home Energy Credits. Answer Yes on the following screen and click Continue. Enter the information on the screens that follow.
Energy Tax Credit
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