Home builders get $2,500–$5,000 per unit sold/leased that meets ENERGY STAR / Zero Energy Ready.
IRC §45L (post-IRA): $2,500/home ENERGY STAR certified, $5,000/home DOE Zero Energy Ready. Applies to single-family AND multifamily units (per-unit). Available to builders and developers on sales/leases 2023–2032. Big win for spec-home builders, apartment developers, and BTR (build-to-rent) operators. Requires third-party energy rater certification.
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30% federal credit on residential solar, batteries, geothermal, wind, fuel cells.
Commercial solar/storage ITC — sell credit for cash or take direct payment (nonprofits).
Deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for energy-efficient commercial buildings (owners + designers).
30% §25D credit + state rebates on geothermal — heat/cool at 400–500% efficiency.
30% credit up to $1K residential / $100K per station commercial on EV chargers.
Subscribe to off-site solar farm — 5–15% discount on electric bill, no CapEx.
Shop your electricity supplier annually — save 15–35% vs default utility rate.
Enroll in utility DR programs — earn $50–$500/yr per home, $10K+/yr per commercial site.