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Originally Posted by jrref
Yes you can get 30% up to $2,000 for a heat pump if it qualifies. The variable speed inverter systems we are talking about are the most efficient and are Energy Star and qualify. I'm not sure if a single stage carrier replacement system for example, will qualify. You will need to consult the company that provides it. Some multi-stage heat pumps may qualify as well. Sorry for the confusion but these credits are a little new to me as well.
I did find this:
Single-stage heat pumps are not eligible for the energy credit under the current tax code. The eligibility for the tax credit is based on the efficiency tier of the heat pump, and only those that meet or exceed the highest efficiency tier established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency are eligible. Therefore, single-stage heat pumps that do not meet these efficiency standards will not qualify for the energy credit
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If you want the tax credit, you can buy a single stage system that meets the SEER rating needed to qualify. The compressor has very little to do with it. The surface area of the metal fins in the condenser unit are the primary factor that determines the SEER. High SEER units are larger than lower SEER units.