If you plan to install solar PV<\/strong>, you also need to move quickly to take advantage of the 30% federal tax credit.\u00a0 Even though the deadline is the end of the year, selecting a contractor and scheduling the installation can take a few months, so now is the time to start planning. Please note that the Massachusetts tax credit of up to $1,000 is still in effect.<\/p>\n Timeline for the installation of heat pump systems<\/strong> can be even longer, so moving quickly is essential.<\/p>\n The good news is that the Massachusetts Mass Save program is unaffected by the federal changes.\u00a0 Mass Save incentives for heat pumps, weatherization, and related home improvements are actually much larger than the expiring federal tax credits.\u00a0 So those state funding sources remain intact for the indefinite future.<\/p>\n For information about credit values and project eligibility, check out the Sustainability pages on the Town\u2019s website for electric vehicles<\/strong><\/a> and for energy projects<\/strong><\/a>. Or for questions, reach out to the Town Sustainability Manager Gabby Queenan at gqueenan@needhamma.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/solar-house-csm.jpg\")
<\/a>If you plan to purchase an EV,<\/strong> you need to ACT NOW<\/strong>.\u00a0 Note that the list of EVs eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit has been limited in the past year, so check to see which vehicles are still eligible until the September 30 deadline.\u00a0 The Green Energy Consumers Alliance\u2019s EV Finder<\/a> is a great resource, listing the federal incentive eligibility of various EVs, along with other helpful information such as efficiency ratings and range. The website also indicates eligibility for the Massachusetts rebate of up to $3500, which remains in effect.<\/p>\n