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Consumer Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credits
Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements "placed in service" starting January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010. See EnergyStar.gov for a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available to consumers.

Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Consumers who install solar energy systems (including solar water heating and solar electric systems), small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems can receive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before December 31, 2016; the previous tax credit cap no longer applies.

Source: www.energy.gov/taxbreaks

Water Heater

What provisions are made for credits on water heaters?
A taxpayer can claim up to 30% of the costs incurred to purchase and install a natural gas, propane, or oil water heater “which has either an energy factor of at least 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90 percent”, or for a heat pump water heater with an EF of at least 2.0.

What are the limitations?
The total credit allowed for tax years 2009 and 2010 for a taxpayer is $1,500. This cap is determined by applying the 30% to the total of amounts paid or incurred for qualified energy improvements AND qualified energy property expenditures during the tax years 2009 and 2010.

• It must be originally placed into service by the taxpayer claiming the credit.
• Time limitations: The heater must be placed into service after February 17, 2009 and before January 1, 2011. Note: If it was installed between January 1, 2009, and February 16, 2009, it would be eligible for the $300 tax credit in effect under the provisions of the Energy Improvement and Extension Act (EIEA) of 2008. The credit allowed under the EIEA provisions was superseded by the ARRA provisions, upon enactment of ARRA.

Updated 4/20/10

New Innovative Products for your High Efficiency Needs

Qualifying Models with an energy factor of at least 0.82 or has a thermal efficiency of at least 90%

• Vertex™ and Tankless models that qualify for tax credit PDF

A taxpayer claiming credit for Qualified Energy Property should retain a copy of this Manufacturer’s Certification as part of the taxpayer’s records, along with the receipt of purchase.

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Updated 4/9/10

Since tankless water heaters are much more efficient and environmentally friendly than tank-type water heaters, there are many promotions and rebates available to support tankless technology. Please check here regularly to see if there are any extra money saving incentives available to you.

• Tankless Advantage - Qualifying Models Flyer PDF
• Local Utility Rebates: Midwest (IN, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE) PDF
• Manufacturer's Certification Document - Noritz

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Heating & Cooling

Updated 11/12/09

U.S. Stimulus Package Includes Major Boost for HVAC Tax Credit.
$1,500 HVAC Tax Credit: Complete details at GoComfortmaker.com
Comfortmaker - New Tax Credits at a Glance | PDF

2009/2010 U.S. Tax Credit Manufacturers Certificates | Web

Comfortmaker Certification Statements:

• 95% Gas Furnace PDF
• Small Package Heat Pumps PDF
• Small Package Air Conditioners PDF
• Furnace with Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan PDF
• Split System AC Manufacturers Certificate Statement PDF
• Split System HP Manufacturers Certificate Statement PDF

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Updated 11/12/09

U.S. Stimulus Package Includes Major Boost for HVAC Tax Credit.
$1,500 HVAC Tax Credit: Complete details at GoTempstar.com
Tempstar - New Tax Credits at a Glance | PDF

2009/2010 U.S. Tax Credit Manufacturers Certificates | Web

Tempstar Certification Statements:

• 95% Gas Furnace PDF
• Small Package Heat Pumps PDF
• Small Package Air Conditioners PDF
• Furnace with Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan PDF
• Split System AC Manufacturers Certificate Statement PDF
• Split System HP Manufacturers Certificate Statement PDF

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Updated 4/9/10

From a complete line of high-efficiency gas, oil and electric furnaces to a wide range of central air conditioners and heat pumps, you can’t go wrong with an Armstrong Air™ system. (Minnesota only)

Allied Air Enterpises Certification Statement | PDF
Visit the Armstrong website for a complete listing of units and product information. | Web

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Updated 9/29/09

Ducane™ products have been recognized as top in the air conditioning and heating industry for more than half a century.

All qualifications in the equipment group must be satisfied to qualify for the credit Web

• Split Air Conditioning: 16 SEER & 13 EER
• Split Heat Pump: 15 SEER, 12.5 EER & 8.5 HSPF
• Gas Furnace: 95% AFUE
• Packaged Equipment: 14 SEER, 12 EER & 8 HSPF

Ducane™ (Allied Air) Tax Credit Certificate PDF

* Qualifying equipment is subject to change based on IRS rules. Some equipment qualifications are based on a specific AHRI system match. Please contact your local independent dealer for details.

** Furnaces with a Qualified Main Air Circulating Fan (up to a 9% tax credit only)

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Samsung AQV series high wall heat pump features the Samsung Smart Inverter Compressor producing a modulation of refrigerant flow to meet the specific demands for cooling or heating within given area.

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The Burnham Hydronics product offering is the broadest in the industry and includes many products that meet the government's Energy Star® guidelines. Burnham is proud to offer our customers products that meet this guideline.

Choose from Burnham Hydronics' hot water or steam, or gas fired, cast iron or steel boilers, and from Burnham - brand indirect water heaters, cast iron radiation and heat distributors, PEXc radiant heat piping, and controls.

A Credit of up to 30% of installed costs (up to $1500) is provided for under the provisions of the act. View the Manufacturers Certification Statement | PDF

Burnham - Federal Tax Credit webpage | Web
Saving with Energy Star® and Burnham Hydronics | Web

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For Today's Comfort + Tomorrow's Changing Environment
Excellence. Ingenuity. Efficiency. Three distinct qualities that have made Triangle Tube an industry leader. For over 60 years, we've provided innovative ideas to the North American heating and hot water industry; for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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Solar

Concentrating solar power technologies use reflective materials to concentrate the sun's heat energy, which ultimately drives a generator to produce electricity. Low-temperature solar collectors also absorb the sun's heat energy, but the heat is used directly for hot water or space heating for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Updated 5/25/10

Your local source for glazed, flat-plate liquid solar thermal collectors
Bubbling Springs Solar is a family owned and operated business located in rural, West-Central Wisconsin—about 60 miles from St. Paul, Minnesota. We are committed to helping our customers conserve valuable resources, both financial and environmental, by making solar thermal energy more available and affordable. By purchasing our locally made product, you not only support the local economy, you will likely enjoy a lower price than buying imported collectors.

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Solar Water Heating Systems
Collectors - SolarFlex - SolarCon - iSolar Solar thermal collectors are used to capture energy from the sun and efficiently transfer solar energy to heat the solar fluid in the primary circuits of solar heating systems. This heated solar fluid is circulated through a heat exchanger, thus heating domestic water, which is stored in suitable tank. This heated water is then delivered to a conventional water heater for final heating, if required, or direct use. For more infomation on Caleffi visit their website. | Web

Visit the following websites for detailed information on solar incentives and rebates.

• DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency | Web

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Harness the Power of the Sun for all of your Hot Water Needs.
EOS Solar products are used to heat Domestic Hot Water, Radiant Floor Space Heating, and Pools or Spas.

EOS Solar...

• Can reduce annual hot water production costs by as much as 80-100%. Provides independence from fossil fuels for a significant part of the year. Generates zero greenhouse gas CO2 emissions, in fact... it will decrease your overall household CO2 output by up to 30%. Designed for high performance in any climate - effective operation down to -22°F.
• Multiple uses including: Radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, pool and spa heating.

Visit the following websites for detailed information on solar incentives and rebates.

• DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency | Web

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Geothermal

Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth. It's clean and sustainable. Resources of geothermal energy range from the shallow ground to hot water and hot rock found a few miles beneath the Earth's surface, and down even deeper to the extremely high temperatures of molten rock called magma.

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a tax credit is available on certain geothermal equipment installations. To determine which equipment may qualify, see below under the "Tax Credit Certificate Instructions" and click on the link for a chart of eligible products.

Tax Credit Certificate Instructions

1. Review the charts for packaged and split geothermal heat pumps PDF
2. Find the particular model and application type (open/closed loop) on the chart.
3. "X" designates that the unit and application qualifies for energy star and the rebate. "N/A" designates that the unit or application does NOT qualify for energy star or the rebate.
4. Match the model and application to the appropriate ARI reference number. The ARI reference number is required on the tax certificate.
5. Download the tax certificate and fill in the required information.
6. Keep any receipts/proof of purchase for the model(s) and installation costs. Save the completed tax certificate. You or your tax advisor will need these documents to file for the tax rebate.
   

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