Home Energy Efficiency Improvements Energy efficient options are the best ways for home improvements. Homeowners may qualify for a tax credit for making improvements or installing appliances design to boost the energy-efficiency of a home. If you buy and install energy efficient property in your house and the equipment is installed for at least five years, you can claim for tax deduction. You can receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the purchase price of qualified energy-efficient products, up to a maximum tax credit of $1,500. You can claim on items like energy efficient windows, insulations, doors, roofs and heating and cooling equipments. So replacing doors and windows in your home will get a break on your taxes.