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2009 Federal Tax Credits and Incentives

The federal and state governments both offer incentives to encourage you to make your house more energy efficient. This legislation extends homeowner tax credits that were first enacted in 2005 which expired 12/31/07. Taxpayers who didn’t use the full $500 credit in tax years 2006 or 2007 can use the remaining portion for 2009. These tax credits are for items installed prior to 12/31/09 except as noted below, however, Congress may extend these past 2009. See www.energytaxincentives.org

The Federal tax credit covers 10 percent of the installed cost up to a maximum $500 limit (unless noted otherwise) for:

1. Insulation and building envelope improvements including vapor retarders and air sealing (but not siding) not incl. install costs.
2. Energy Star-rated Exterior Windows, storm windows and skylights up to $200; Exterior Doors including storm doors & window film up to $500. (Installation not included for these).
3. Energy Star-rated roofing products up to $500, not including install costs.
4. Central AC or heat pumps up to $300 with minimum SEER ratings required as below: Split systems 15 SEER; Package Systems 14 SEER; Air Source Heap pump 15 SEER. Energy Star qualified geothermal heat pumps, up to 30% of cost of system, up to $2000 effective for installations during 2009-2016. (NOTE: Not all Energy Star rated systems may meet the above SEER requirements).
5. Furnaces and boilers with annual fuel utilization efficiency of 95% or better, capped at $150. High efficiency fans for heating & cooling systems up to $50.
6. Natural Gas, Oil and Propane water heaters with an energy factor of .80 or better, capped at $300. Electric water heaters with an energy factor of 2.0 or better, capped at $300. Some biomass stoves up to $300. (This includes installation costs.)
7. Tax credit up to 30% of the cost of installed solar water heater (solar thermal capped at $2000) or 30% of photovoltaic systems installed cost with no cap. Also some small wind systems and fuel cells.

Look for the Energy Star or National Fenestration Rating Council labels when buying windows, skylights, storm windows, exterior doors, storm doors, metal roofing, insulation, water heaters, appliances, light fixtures, ventilation fans, and office equipment.

NOTE: Not all Energy Star rated systems may meet the above SEER requirements.

See www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#chart or www.dsireusa.org for more information on product requirements and tax credits.

United Illuminating’s 2009 Home Energy Solutions Energy Audit

For details see: http://www.uinet.com/uinet/connect/UINet/Top+Navigator

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