There is a 30% U.S. tax credit for residential geothermal systems placed in service by December 31, 2032. For commercial applications, there is a 30% U.S. tax credit for geothermal systems.
The Inflation Reduction Act, as noted in section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code, includes a 30% U.S. tax credit for installation costs connected to ENERGY STAR qualified geothermal heat pumps. Tax credits will be available through 2034.
Geothermal Incentives in the United States
Geothermal heat pump equipment that meets ENERGY STAR requirements at the time of installation qualifies for the U.S. residential geothermal tax credit. The tax credit equals 30% of the eligible system costs, including the heat pump, ground loop field, etc. Check with your local installer and tax professional for more details.
The tax credit is available for new construction or existing homes owned by the tax payer. There's no limit to the amount of times it can be claimed, so if the taxpayer owns multiple homes, the tax credit is eligible for each home where geothermal heat pump equipment is installed. To find out more details, download our Guide to U.S. Residential Geothermal Tax Incentives below. The tax credit also applies to geothermal installations replacing an old geothermal system.
IRS Form 5695 is used to claim the 30% Residential U.S. Tax Credit. We recommend consulting with a tax professional.
Many states, local municipalities, and utilities offer rebates, tax incentives, and/or low interest loans to encourage geothermal heat pump installations. These offers are in addition to the residential and commercial federal tax credits.
DSIRE USA lists state and local geothermal heat pump incentives, or you can contact us to learn about incentives in your area.
Incentives in Canada
The Natural Resources Canada website offers a list of energy-efficient incentives from provincial/territorial governments, which includes major utilities and Canadian municipalities.
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