Home Insulation

Upgrading your home’s insulation can lead to significant energy savings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, on average, you can save up to 20% on your home’s heating and cooling costs, or up to 10% on its total energy costs, by adding insulation to attics, floors, and crawl spaces as well as by reducing unwanted air leaks around your house. 

The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit provides a tax credit for weatherization projects, covering up to 30% of the project costs up to $1,200. This tax credit resets yearly, meaning you can continue to make weatherization upgrades year after year and claim the tax credit for an eligible project. 

Other state-based programs that cover insulation costs are available: 

• State-level rebates for weatherization projects will soon be available through the Governor’s Office of Energy with their Home Energy Rebates program. This program is expected to roll out in 2025. Check back here later for more information. 
• Help of Southern Nevada offers a weatherization assistance program for low-income households, which covers the installation of solar screens, weather stripping, blowing insulation, and more. 
• For NV Energy customers, the company’s PowerShift program offers up to $400 off weatherization projects, including wall, attic, and floor insulation.

Read more on similar energy efficiency improvements for your windows and doors.

The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is available to homeowners of all income levels but must be used toward a primary residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify. Anyone who meets these requirements and pays federal income taxes can claim the credit on their taxes. The credit also restarts each year, so homeowners are able to apply for new projects on their taxes each year.

The upcoming Home Energy Rebates program will be available for low-income and moderate-income households. Specific income thresholds and eligibility requirements will be decided by the Governor’s Office of Energy. Check back here in 2025 for more information. 

For customers looking to use NV Energy’s weatherization rebates, your project must be installed in a home within NV Energy’s service territory. Additional requirements can be found on their website.  

Help of Southern Nevada’s Weatherization Assistance Program is eligible for households whose annual gross income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines. The program’s income eligibility requirements can be found here.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers insulation, air sealing, doors, and windows. To qualify, your new insulation must have an expected lifespan of at least five years and must meet the prescriptive criteria established by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) standard. 

Talk to your contractor at the beginning of your project to make sure your improvements will qualify for the credit. 

See more information about energy-efficient home improvements and residential clean energy property tax credits on the IRS website.

Keep track of your receipts for the project and invoices from contractors. If you use the Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, complete IRS Form 5695 to claim your energy tax credit. Then, send the form with your yearly tax return. 

Remember, you can only claim this tax credit for energy upgrades for the year you finish your project.