Energy & Utilities strategies

10 plays in this category. Each one covers the mechanics, who it fits, and the estimated impact — then generates a deep dive against your own numbers.

• Energy & Utilities

  §25D Residential Clean Energy Credit (30% Uncapped)

  30% federal credit on residential solar, batteries, geothermal, wind, fuel cells.

  $6K–$25K federal credit + state/utility stacking
• Energy & Utilities

  §48 ITC Direct Pay / Transferability for Businesses

  Commercial solar/storage ITC — sell credit for cash or take direct payment (nonprofits).

  30–70% of solar CapEx converted to immediate cash
• Energy & Utilities

  §45L Energy-Efficient New Home Credit ($2,500–$5,000/unit)

  Home builders get $2,500–$5,000 per unit sold/leased that meets ENERGY STAR / Zero Energy Ready.

  $2,500–$5,000 per unit × dozens of units/yr
• Energy & Utilities

  §179D Commercial Building Energy Deduction ($5.65/sf)

  Deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for energy-efficient commercial buildings (owners + designers).

  $50K–$500K per building deduction
• Energy & Utilities

  Residential Geothermal Heat Pump (30% + State Stacks)

  30% §25D credit + state rebates on geothermal — heat/cool at 400–500% efficiency.

  50–70% cut in HVAC energy cost + federal + state credits
• Energy & Utilities

  §30C EV Charger Credit (30% Home & Business)

  30% credit up to $1K residential / $100K per station commercial on EV chargers.

  $1K residential / up to $100K/station commercial
• Energy & Utilities

  Community Solar Subscription (No Roof Required)

  Subscribe to off-site solar farm — 5–15% discount on electric bill, no CapEx.

  5–15% off electric bill = $200–$800/yr savings
• Energy & Utilities

  Deregulated Energy Supplier Arbitrage (TX, PA, OH, MA, NY)

  Shop your electricity supplier annually — save 15–35% vs default utility rate.

  $200–$3,000/yr on residential; $5K–$50K on commercial
• Energy & Utilities

  Utility Demand Response Programs (Get Paid to Curtail)

  Enroll in utility DR programs — earn $50–$500/yr per home, $10K+/yr per commercial site.

  $100–$500/yr residential; $5K–$50K/yr commercial
• Energy & Utilities

  Solar PPA / Lease (Zero-Down Solar Install)

  Third party installs and owns solar — you buy the power at 20–30% discount to utility rate.

  20–30% cut in electric bill with zero out-of-pocket