Climate Action Now

From the Sierra Club:

If you’ve been thinking about going solar, buying an electric vehicle, or upgrading your home with cleaner, more affordable energy -- now is the time to act.

Federal clean energy tax credits are still available -- but not for long.

Don't miss out on savings for solar, heat pumps, electric vehicles (EVs),

and more!

With the clean energy tax credits, choosing rooftop solar, heat pumps, or electric vehicles can save you thousands of dollars up front -- while helping lower your monthly energy bills for years to come. Switching to clean energy will also protect clean energy and manufacturing jobs, reduce air and water pollution, and make our energy grid more reliable.    Unfortunately, Trump's disastrous budget law is eliminating tax credits that make this clean energy switch affordable, and many of these federal incentives have new deadlines that expire soon. There are just a few months left to access these benefits, so you need to act fast before it's too late! EV Credits: Federal tax credits for eligible vehicles are available through September 30, 2025, with up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles. EV Charger Credit: Looking to install a home charger? Get up to $1,000 back on your taxes until June 30, 2026. Residential Clean Energy Credits: Claim 30% of the total cost of solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal systems if you buy by December 31, 2025.  Energy Efficient Home Upgrade Credits: Make home energy upgrades, like insulation, windows, or efficient electric appliances, by December 31, 2025 to claim the credit. Heat pump systems: up to $2,000 in credits for energy-efficient heating and cooling. Insulation, air sealing, and weatherization: up to $1,200. Electrical panel upgrades: up to $600 to support electric appliances and EV chargers. Home energy audits: up to $150 to help identify where you can save the most on energy costs. ### If you live in the City of La Crosse and meet Focus on Energy income requirements, you may be eligible for free upgrades including an energy audit, sealing and insulating, upgrades to electrical service, and heat pumps. For a family of one, gross income, line 9 on the 1040 form, must be at or below $60,150. See this page for more details about income eligibility: https://focusonenergy.com/income-qualified and read more about the city's partnership with the award-winning Green Homeowners United here: https://www.greenhomewi.com/lax La Crosse County residents can still join the Grow Solar group buy program to have solar installed on your home or business with reduced-price, bought in bulk, panels. There's a virtual Solar Power Hour information session on September 17. Sign up for info and a free assessment here: https://www.growsolar.org/la-crosse/