If you're an American homeowner you're probably looking for any way you can use your home as a means of reducing your tax liability. For some people, that's one of the primary reasons for buying a home rather than continuing to rent. One of the ways you can use your home to your tax advantage is through the home energy tax credit. This tax credit was established in 2005 as a means of encouraging homeowners to make improvements to their property that would ultimately increase energy efficiency.