HomeGuard does not currently have a QMIN. However, an application was submitted. 

 

Common industry belief is that 2025 is going to receive an exemption for the QMIN. There are many, many manufacturers that did not receive 2025 certification in time due to short deadlines, technical issues with the program, a backlog of applications, and large-scale confusion in 2025. 

 

In May, the federal government stated that Energy Star (and associated tax credits) would be cut completely by October 2025, jeopardizing all potential tax credit submissions for 2025 and giving no real direction to manufacturers. There was no further news or direction until November, when the EPA retreated from their decision and decided to keep Energy Star in place, and ultimately voted to fully fund the program on January 8th, 2026. This process has resulted in many manufacturers waiting in limbo, including Homeguard. 

 

With all of that said, the products that you purchased DO meet the performance requirements for the tax credit. Your options are to file for the credit now based on the likelihood of the QMIN 2025 exemption, or to wait for things to be finalized and potentially file retroactively. We are not tax or legal professionals and do not offer advice as such, we recommend consulting a tax professional for the best course of action for your situation.