Can I claim credit for energy efficient windows and patio doors installed this tax season? My house does not run on solar energy. Thanks!

[ChrisVonHoep · Accepted solution]

Only solar improvements apply for the current year: 

As of the 2017 tax year, the federal government offers two such credits: the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit and the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit. The credits are good through 2016, except for the solar credits which are good through 2019 and then are reduced each year through the end of 2021

Please click the Energy Tax Credits FAQ updated for 2017.

[BobinCT]

So the answer is no, you can't.

[jtax]

The Feb 2018 budget deal brought appears to have brought back this deduction (max $500) retroactively for 2017. See

 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2018/02/09/budget-deal-revives-expired-individual-tax-bre...>

and

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://email.steptoecommunications.com/22/1412/uploads/summary-of-tax-extenders-agreement.pdf">http...>
(search for "Section 40401")