BOISE, Idaho — Installing solar shingles can nearly eliminate monthly electricity bills.

However, upgrading your home's energy infrastructure requires a substantial upfront investment ranging from $30,000 to $120,000, depending on system size, according to Sandra Daffer, co-owner of Hawaiian Built Roofing.

The federal government currently offers a 30% tax credit for clean energy upgrades , which significantly reduces the initial cost.

"So it's literally 30% off the total project," Daffer explained.

According to the IRS, a wide range of clean energy upgrades qualify for the 30% tax break.

This includes:

Solar electric panels

Solar water heaters

Wind turbines

Geothermal heat pumps

Fuel cells

Battery storage technology

However, the credit is scheduled to expire at the end of 2

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