Amazon Prime Day is October 7 and 8. Along with thousands of sales on everyday items, one overlooked component of Prime Day is that you can use it to make your home more energy efficient and save in multiple ways.
How? First, you can take advantage of all the deals on energy-efficiency items on sale during Prime Day. Next, some of your home improvement projects qualify for tax credits. And now is the time to take advantage of those credits while they're still available.
President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big, Beautiful Bill, which will end the energy-efficient home improvement credit designed to help homeowners save on upgrades like adding exterior doors, central air conditioners, water heaters, electric or natural gas pumps, and more. This credit expires after December 31, 2025.
Therefore, now is a great time to invest in home improvements while they're on sale, reduce your home's energy costs — and claim tax credits for them.
Before diving into the deals, you'll need an Amazon Prime account to do so. If you're new, you can try it free for 30 days:
Save on exterior doors during Amazon Prime Day
A strong exterior door not only provides a sense of security but can also lower your energy costs. The U.S. Department of Energy states you can save up to 10% on your utility bills by replacing your exterior door with an energy-efficient model.
The savings extend further, as you can earn a tax credit on them. Per the IRS, exterior doors that meet Energy Star requirements qualify for a tax credit of 30% of the costs of the door, up to $250 per door, with a $500 annual cap.
Here is one of the best deals you can score right now:
Water heater deals for Amazon Prime Day
Another way to lower energy costs is with a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters can improve energy efficiency in your home by heating water only when you need it, instead of running more continuously like other models.
The U.S. Department of Energy states it can improve energy efficiency in smaller homes by up to 34% and in larger homes by as much as 14%. What's more, some water heaters qualify for a tax credit of up to $600 per unit if they meet or exceed the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) highest efficiency tier.
And during Amazon Prime Day, you can receive a great deal and earn tax credits on this tankless water heater:
Other Prime Day deals to lower energy costs
While some of these items won't qualify for tax credits, you can still save money during Amazon Prime Day and lower your energy costs:
- Govee Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring (4-Pack) – Now $39.99. Save 20%
- Emerson Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat (ST75) – Now $134.99. Save 23%
- Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) + Nest Temperature Sensor – Now $249.99. Save 17%
- Blackout Curtains (84” Ivory, 2 Panels) – Now $39.99. Save 20%
- Stopwatt Energy Saving Device (4-Pack) – Now $79.99. Save 15%
How do I receive tax credits for my Amazon Prime Day purchases?
You can claim expenses related to any qualifying home improvements installed during the year you're filing your taxes. To do so, you'll need to file Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits, with your tax return.
Amazon Prime Day gives you the opportunity to save on energy-efficiency items that can lower your energy bills. On top of this, some of these items come with tax credits, where, as long as you install them before the end of the year, you can save even more.
However, time is limited on both savings opportunities. Amazon Prime Day runs through October 8. Meanwhile, the tax credits for home energy improvements will end at the end of this year.
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