Energy Star products qualify for a tax credit. These credits are available for a variety of products at 30% of the product’s cost, up to $1,500 in 2009 & 2010 for existing homes. Products such as windows & doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, water heaters and biomass stoves are included in the tax credit. Tax credits are also available at 30% of the cost with no upper limit through 2016 for existing homes and new construction for: geothermal heat pumps, solar planes, small wind energy systems and fuel cells.
Must be placed in service from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
Must be a taxpayer’s principal residence, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels and small wind energy systems
$1,500 is the maximum total amount that can be claimed for all products placed in service in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap and are in effect through 2016
Must have a manufacturer certification statement to qualify. Contact Dahl-House Construction for more information.
Improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2009) – use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 Version) – it will be available late 2009 or early 2010
More a complete summary of tax credits for homeowners, visit Energy Star.
Energy Tax Credit Manufacturer Forms |
Download forms below |
| Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Form (You will also need a copy of your Manufacturers Certificate) | Click to download |
| Atrium, Company Inc. - Atrium Form for Download | Click to download |
| Millgard Windows & Doors - Millgard Form for Download | |
| Pella - Pella Form for Download |
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