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Investing in energy-efficient windows and doors doesn't just lower your monthly utility bills—it can also put money back in your pocket through Federal Tax Credits and Local Utility Rebates.

Federal Incentive

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Under the Inflation Reduction Act, you can claim 30% of your project cost up to specific annual limits. This is a tax credit that directly reduces the federal tax you owe.

Up to $600 For Exterior Windows & Skylights
Up to $500 For Exterior Doors ($250 per door)
YOU CAN CLAIM: 30% Of project cost, up to annual limits
WHY IT WORKS

What Makes a Window Efficient?

  • Low-E Glass: Special coatings reflect infrared light, keeping heat inside in winter and outside in summer.
  • Gas Fills: Spaces between panes are filled with Argon or Krypton gas, which insulates better than regular air.
  • Warm Edge Spacers: Non-metallic spacers keep glass panes the correct distance apart and reduce heat transfer at the edge.

What Makes a Door Efficient?

  • Improved Core Materials: Fiberglass, wood cladding, and steel with polyurethane foam cores are among the most energy-efficient materials available.
  • Magnetic Weatherstripping: New frames may include magnetic strips to create a tighter seal against air leakage.
  • Multiple Glass Panes: Double or triple-paned insulating glass is used to reduce heat flow.

What About Skylights?

  • Traditional Skylights: Use the same technologies as windows (Low-E glass, gas fills) to manage direct sun and temperature differentials.
  • Tubular Daylighting (TDD): Devices that gather sunlight at the roof and transmit it down to a diffusing lens in interior rooms.
  • Increased Daylight: TDDs illuminate closets, hallways, or bathrooms that wouldn't otherwise have access to sunlight.

Local Utility Rebates

In addition to federal credits, your local power company may pay you back for making energy-efficient upgrades.

Imperial Irrigation District (IID)

Energy Rewards Program

IID offers various rebates to encourage energy efficiency. If you are an IID customer, you may be eligible for rebates on qualifying energy-efficient window and door retrofits installed in existing homes.

  • Requires proof of purchase & installation
  • Must be existing home (not new construction)
  • Subject to fund availability
Check IID Rebates →

Southern California Edison (SCE)

Marketplace & Rebates

SCE provides incentives to help customers save money while reducing energy consumption. Their programs often include rebates for smart home upgrades, weatherization, and energy-efficient retrofits.

  • Covers detached single-family homes
  • Programs updated periodically
  • Application submitted via SCE Marketplace
Check SCE Rebates →
Important Disclaimer: The specific availability of tax credits and rebates is subject to change by government agencies and utility providers without notice. California Window & Door, Inc. provides this information as a courtesy. We are experts in windows and doors, not tax law. Please consult your Tax Advisor or CPA to confirm your specific eligibility for any tax credits, and verify current rebate funds directly with your utility provider before purchasing.