federal tax credits

Federal Tax Credits*

All Tax Credits expire on December 31 2011, and will not be renewed.

Qualifying Improvements |           Required Criteria |      Credit Amount

SOLAR SCREENS	Any insulation material or system designed to reduce heat loss or gain on a dwelling.	10% off the *material costs up to $500. *Material cost is 75% of installed cost.
ATTIC INSULATION
DUCT IMPROVEMENTS
CENTRAL A/C with ENHANCED BLOWER	Split Systems Minimum: 16 SEER / 13 EERPackaged Systems: Minimum: 14 SEER / 12 EER	$300 per system  $50 per enhanced blower
HEAT PUMP with ENHANCED BLOWER	Split Systems Minimum: 15 SEER / 12.5 EER / 8.5 HSPF   Packaged Systems Minimum: 14 SEER / 12 EER / 8.0 HSPF

*Only homeowners who did not receive Energy Tax Credits from tax years 2006 – 2010 and are improving their primary residence may qualify for the maximum combined credit of $500.  Use IRS form 5695 and keep records of all transactions.  The above is our interpretation of the 2011 Residential Energy Property Credit.  Homeowner is responsible for final determination.

For more information, visit www.energytaxincentives.org