Electrical upgrades, such as service and wiring upgrades, might be necessary for the electrification of appliances, heating equipment, and vehicles, as well as the installation of rooftop solar. The Inflation Reduction Act includes up to $4,000 upfront discount for electrical panel upgrades and a tax credit of up to 30% of project costs.

Federal Incentives

Electrical Panel Upgrades

Available January 2023

  • 30% up to $600 tax credit per year for panel upgrades done in conjunction with heat pumps through the 25C Tax Credit.
  • 30% uncapped tax credit available for electrical panel upgrades done in conjunction with rooftop solar through the 25D Tax Credit.
  • Note: the two tax credits above cannot be combined. If applicable, the tax credit with the greater value will be applied.

Coming soon! Available by August 2024

  • 100% of panel upgrades up to $4,000 for low-income households (less than 80% of AMI), and 50% of project costs up to $4,000 for moderate-income households (80-150% of AMI).

Electrical Wiring Upgrades

Coming soon! Available by August 2024

  • 100% of electrical wiring upgrades up to $2,500 for low-income households (less than 80% of AMI), and 50% of project costs up to $2,500 for moderate-income households (80-150% of AMI).