A major shakeup is upon homeowners and the HVAC industry. In a narrow 215 to 214 vote, the U.S. House passed a budget bill — H.R. 1, dubbed “The Big Beautiful Bill Act” — that eliminates three long-standing federal tax credits promoting energy efficiency: 25C, 25D, and 45L. These credits originated with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and were enhanced through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The credits were said to have been instrumental in helping Americans upgrade to more efficient HVAC systems and renewable energy solutions. Industry groups and advocacy organizations are pushing back. ACCA is calling on the Senate to preserve these credits, warning that their removal could hurt both consumers and contractors. Rewiring America said that eliminating these credits would add financial strain to households already struggling with energy costs. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain.

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