Owens Corning Insulation Tax Credit & Rebate

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Inflation Reduction Act
Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, earn tax credits for eligible Owens Corning insulation

With the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into effect in August of 2022, there are new green incentives for homeowners to help make sustainable improvements more affordable.

Starting on January 1, 2023, homeowners will be able to take advantage of tax credits for making energy efficient home improvements on things like weatherization and efficiency upgrades, installing new electric appliances, and purchasing electric vehicles or rooftop solar systems.

Learn more about the upgrades you can make below!

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SECTION 25C
Residential Retrofit

Available to homeowners who have upgraded their insulation or air sealing at their primary residence to meet the prescriptive criteria of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. The tax credit is available on an annual basis and is 30% of the cost of materials up to $1,200.

Homeowners can use IRS Form 5695 to apply for the tax credit and they should retain the invoice and Owens Corning’s 25C certification statement for their records.

Current law offers 10% up to $500 for lifetime.

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SECTION 45L
New Residential Construction

Eligible contractors or building owners may request a tax credit of up to $5,000 for new or substantially rehabilitated single and multi-family homes that meet certain energy efficiency and prevailing wage requirements.

Eligible taxpayers should refer to the 2022 IRS Form 8908 for details on how to qualify and claim the tax credit.

Current law offers $2,000.

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SECTION 179D
Commercial & Large Multi-Family Buildings

Taxpayers claiming the deduction can receive as much as $5.00 per square foot when making energy efficiency improvements above certain thresholds to commercial and certain multi-family buildings.

The deduction can be allocated to engineering, architecture, and contractors responsible for creating the technical specifications of a building.

See your tax professional for details on how to qualify and claim the credit.

Current law offers up to $1.88 per square foot that reduces power usage up to 50%.

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~90% of US homes are under-insulated – You Need it!

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Highest ROI project you can do at 117%!

Fiberglass attic insulation outperformed all other home improvement projects in Remodeling magazine’s 2016 “Cost vs. Value” Report, with homeowners recouping 116.9% of the cost in added home value.

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Tax rebates will cover a significant portion of the costs, up to $1,200 per year

Insulation has the highest tax credit payout of weatherization projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a homeowner, what are the energy rebates and tax credits available to me?

Residential Retrofit – 25C: Available to homeowners who have upgraded their insulation or air sealing at their primary residence to meet the prescriptive criteria of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

The credit is available on an annual basis and is 30% of the cost of materials up to $1,200 annually

New Residential Retrofit - 45L: Eligible contractors or building owners may request a tax credit of up to $5,000 for new or substantially rehabilitated single and multi-family homes that meet certain energy efficiency and prevailing wage requirements. Visit Energy Star or U.S. Department of Energy for more information.

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Qualifying Insulation Products

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ProPink®Loosefill Insulation

The attic is one of the easiest places to add insulation to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Owens Corning loosefill products offer homeowners superior thermal performance and experience consistent temperatures room to room for a more comfortable home.

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Owens Corning® AttiCat® Loosefill Insulation

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FOAMULAR® Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)Foam Board Insulation

Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® & FOAMULAR® NGX™ Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Rigid Foam Insulation is a closed cell, highly moisture-resistant foam board well suited to meet the insulation needs for a wide variety of residential and commercial building applications.

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