Cooling Tax Credits + Roof Color — 2026 IRS Section 25C Deep Dive
ENERGY STAR cool-roof products qualify for 30 % credit (capped at $1,200/yr) under Section 25C. In NAZ, light-color roofs reduce attic temps 35 °F — pay back in 4–7 years.
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ENERGY STAR cool-roof products qualify for 30 % credit (capped at $1,200/yr) under Section 25C. In NAZ, light-color roofs reduce attic temps 35 °F — pay back in 4–7 years.
The 2026 IRS Section 25C credit is $1,200/yr on cool-roof materials. Combined with the 30 % clean energy credit and APS / SRP rebates, a solar-ready re-roof can pay back 38 %.
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