Home Improvement Tax Credits

Get your piece of the stimulus bill! Energystar.gov has a good summary of the
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency.

* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
o Windows and Doors
o Insulation
o Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
o HVAC
o Water Heaters (non-solar)
o Biomass Stoves

* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
o Geothermal Heat Pumps
o Solar Panels
o Solar Water Heaters
o Small Wind Energy Systems
o Fuel Cells

Be sure to get your share if you are upgrading.  Prices on many items are more flexible than ever and so are contractor’s prices.

Related posts:

1. Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency – Wood Stoves, Pellet Stoves, Fireplace Inserts
2. Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency – Air Conditioning, HVAC
3. Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency – Water Heaters
4. San Francisco Home Improvement & Performance Program – SFHip
5. 2011 – 2012 Solar Tax Credit – Solar Rebate
6. Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency on Windows, Doors, Skylights
7. Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency on Heating, Furnaces, and Boilers
8. Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency – Insulation

Posted on March 24th, 2009
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