CoolCompare Incentive EngineCheck the rule in force.
Check the rule in force.
Not yesterday’s headline.
Federal credits, state rebates and utility programs can have different dates, efficiency standards, income limits and funding status. Start with the project year and location.
Effective datesOfficial sourcesNon-binding result
RULE ENGINEYear × state × system × eligibility
Current federal position
Read current IRS instructions ↗Do not budget a 25C credit into a 2026 project.
Current IRS instructions state that the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and Residential Clean Energy Credit cannot be claimed for qualifying expenditures or property placed in service after December 31, 2025. State, Tribal and utility rebates may still exist and must be checked independently.
01
Locate
Use ZIP code and state to identify local program administrators.
02
Describe
Match the system, efficiency tier, property and installation year.
03
Screen
Check income rules, funding status and stacking restrictions.
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Verify
Confirm with the official administrator before signing or spending.