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US Air Conditioning | One of the greenest companies in the US
US Air Conditioning produces nearly 100% of their required electricity in the City of Industry, CA with one of the largest solar cell arrays in the United States. At 850 KW it produces enough electricity to power over 400 homes.
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Geothermal Tax Incentives
Geothermal energy is the greenest way for you to heat and cool your home. And now it is more affordable than ever! Download the Energy Star® PDF to see the approved models.
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2009 HVAC Tax Credit FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions on the 2009 and 2010 Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Residential HVAC Equipment
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HARDI Summary of Tax Credits
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International summarize the energy and efficiency credits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Efficient Heating and Cooling
The Energy Star® Guide To Efficient Heating and Cooling provides valuable tips to save on energy use.
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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Defined
Find out what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act means for you as a homeowner, and read the full bill signed by President Obama.
2009 Stimulus
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Energy Star HVAC Tax Summary
View specific rebate incentives for Homeowners acquiring different energy efficient products including Air Conditioner, Furnace, Geothermal Heat Pump and more.
Energy Star 2009 Tax Summary
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Summary of 2009 HVAC Tax Credits for Homeowners
**Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified homes and products qualify. These incentives are available for a number of products at the highest efficiency levels, which typically cost much more than standard products. If, for whatever reason, you decide not to purchase a product covered by the federal incentive, you may still consider purchasing an ENERGY STAR product. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit. For more information please visit the Energy Star website.
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Tax Credits for Consumers:
Home Improvements | Tax credits are now available for home improvements:
- Must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
- Must be for taxpayer's principal residence
- $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 windmills which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016
- Must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement to qualify
- For record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement3
- Improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) - use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) - it will be available late 2009 or early 2010
- If you are building a new home, you can qualify with geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters.
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Central A/C |
Split Systems:
EER >=13
SEER >= 16
Package systems:
EER >= 12
SEER >= 14
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify . View ENERGY STAR criteria.
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| Air Source Heat Pumps |
Split Systems:
HSPF >= 8.5
EER >= 12.5
SEER >= 15
Package systems:
HSPF >= 8
EER >= 12
SEER >= 14
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
| Natural Gas or Propane Furnace |
AFUE >= 95
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
Not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
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| Oil Furnace |
AFUE >= 90
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
| Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler |
AFUE >= 90
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
| Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan |
No more than 2% of furnace total energy use |
30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
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| Water Heaters |
Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater |
Energy Factor >= 0.82
or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%. |
30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
Not all ENERGY STAR gas storage and gas condensing water heaters will qualify. All ENERGY STAR gas tankless models will qualify.
All ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heaters will qualify.
View ENERGY STAR criteria.
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| Electric Heat Pump Water Heater |
Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0 |
30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
All ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heaters qualify.
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| Biomass Stove |
Biomass Stove |
Stove which burns biomass fuel5 to heat a home or heat water.
Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured using a lower heating value.
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30% of cost, up to $1,5002 |
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| Geo-Thermal Heat Pump |
Geo-Thermal Heat Pump |
Same criteria as ENERGY STAR:
Closed Loop:
EER >= 14.1
COP >= 3.3
Open Loop:
EER >= 16.2
COP >= 3.6
Direct Expansion:
EER >= 15
COP >= 3.5
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30% of the cost |
All ENERGY STAR geo-thermal heat pumps qualify.
Use IRS Form 5695
Must be “placed into service” before December 31, 2016.
The IRS defines "placed in service" as when the property is ready and available for use.
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