Costs, Rebates, Contractors, Brokers, Dealers, Tax Breaks, etc.
In 2022, Democrats enacted the “Inflation Reduction Act” (I.R.A.) which appropriated thousands of millions of
federal dollars for pollution-reducing projects - real money for real reductions - including tax credits for the eco-
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In 2025 Trump-led Republicans got rid of the I.R.A., although smaller state and local incentives remain. ​​​
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format: PRODUCT range of prices Possible Local Rebates (enter zip code for your area)
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HOME:
HOME ENERGY AUDIT $100 - $1,000 ​
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INSULATION / WEATHERIZATION $1,500 - $7,000 energystar.gov/rebate-finder?
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EFFICIENT WINDOWS $250 - $2,000 per window (including installation) energystar.gov/rebate-finder?
​​​ELECTRICAL PANEL (circuit breakers) UPGRADE $1,000 - $4,000
HVAC ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP (Cools & Heats!) Whole house models cost $7,500 - $15,000 ​
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(including installation) energystar.gov/rebate-finder?
trane.com/residential/en/pricing/savings-and-offers/
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ELECTRIC TANKLESS WATER HEATER Tankless (whole house) prices range from $500 - $1,000
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Installation can cost between $250 - $2,000
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ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER (HPWH) $1,500 - $3,000 ​​ energystar.gov/rebate-finder?
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HOME BATTERIES (Energy Storage) $500 - $15,000
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1.) For a home "system" (professional installation required) consider: energysage, solarreviews, or enphase ​​
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2.) For portable batteries (no installation needed) look at: zdnet, cnn-reviews​​​​​​​
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Click this link to see Battery Rebates by State. California has SGIP for residents living in wildfire zones.
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SOLAR PANELS $10k to $35k Here are links for: Incentives by State.
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Click on this link to find professional installers within California;​ for other states, go here: energysage.​
AUTOs (EVs):
HOME CAR CHARGER $500 - $1,500 (if you need one) energystar.gov/rebate-finder?
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​​​​​​​USED EV’S $12,500 - $35k
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There are bargains with used EVs, but few rebates. Click here for reviews of used EVs.
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Check the vehicle’s history​ before you make the deal: autocheck.com, carfax.com.
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Do your homework, and ask a local used car inspection service if they have experience with EVs.
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This link provides advice about used-car purchasing: ​ usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/how-to-buy-a-used-car
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State EV incentives (some for low-income, some for used cars):
​​electricforall.org/rebates-incentives (enter zip code)
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​​electrek.co/2022/10/05/ev-tax-credit-rebate-states-electric-vehicles (scroll down to state)
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If you're new to EV's: a lease may be a better idea than a purchase.
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For deals on EV buying: best-electric-vehicle-prices.
Find more car-buying tips further below!
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For Local EV incentives, look at these sites: chargepoint.com/incentives (scroll to your state)​​
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kbb.com/car-advice/electric-vehicle-rebates-by-state (scroll down or click on your state)​
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CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV $34k - $46k review (range: 320 miles) review ​
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FORD F-150 LIGHTNING (pickup) $60k - $95k review (range 230 - 320) review
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HYUNDAI IONIC 5 $42k - $60k review (range 300) review ​​​​
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Car dealers can be difficult to work with. A professional car broker will shop for you - for a fee.
An auto broker can help find bargains and figure out lease vs purchase options, but DO NOT let them steer you towards an oil'n'gasoline car! Search for a car broker near you.
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Or, if you choose to shop for yourself, narrow down your search to 2 or three cars, and do test drives. Pick one, but don’t buy it while you’re at the dealership.
Have four or five dealers EMAIL you their best offer, then see if your preferred dealer can match the lowest price.
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​​​​​See more new-car buying advice here:
kbb.com/car-advice/10-steps-to-buying-a-new-car/, and
cars.com/articles/how-to-buy-a-car-according-to-cars-com-experts-
