Window treatments - federal energy tax credit

[kayleeng]

Do window treatments such as blackout roller shades qualify under insulation material and system for federal energy tax credit?

[DoninGA]

No, they do not qualify since the shades were not specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain

Form 5695 is specific in regards to insulation.

Any insulation material or system that is specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain of a home when installed in or on such a home.