Energize Thurston ends, but federal government still offering clean energy tax credits 

The Energize Thurston program has officially closed after pushing the region toward energy efficiency for months.  

However, federal incentives are still available for local homeowners who want to take advantage of affordable clean energy upgrades.  

Launched as a regional collaboration, Energize Thurston helped residents across the county access discounted heat pump and heat pump water heater retrofits. In total, 192 upgrades were completed through the program, including 52 in Olympia.  

In a statement issued by the City of Olympia, the improvements are "projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,600 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent over the next 15 years, while making homes more comfortable and affordable to heat and cool." 

 Federal incentives 

Although Energize Thurston is over, homeowners can still make clean energy upgrades with the help of federal tax credits.

These federal credits cover a broad range of energy-efficient improvements, including electric vehicle (EV) purchases, EV charging installations, heat pumps, insulation, solar panels and battery storage.  

Here are some of the available programs: 

Clean vehicle credits 

• New electric vehicles: Up to $7,500 for vehicles purchased before Sept. 30, 2025. 

• Used electric vehicles: Up to $4,000 for vehicles purchased before Sept. 30, 2025.  

• Home energy efficiency.

• Heat pumps and air conditioners/heaters: Up to $2,000, installed before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Heat pump water heater: Up to $2,000, installed before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Weatherization and insulation: Up to $1,200, installed before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Electrical panel upgrade: Up to $600, installed before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Home energy audit: Up to $150, completed before Dec. 31, 2025.  

Renewable energy systems 

• Rooftop solar installation: 30% of qualifying costs, purchases made before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Battery storage installation: 30% of qualifying costs, purchases made before Dec. 31, 2025.  

• Geothermal heating installation: 30% of qualifying costs, purchases made before Dec. 31, 2025.  

 EV charging equipment (30C) 

• Home EV chargers: Up to $1,000 for chargers placed in service before June 30, 2026.