On this page, we will gather information on Green Alternatives for the homeowner as well as seek Energy and Recovery Act tax credits and incentives. Stay tuned as we continue to update our findings!
NEW MARCH 02, 2010- HOMESTAR ENERGY REBATE LEGISLATION HomeStar Program
UPDATED MARCH 26, 2010 -US Department of Energy Recovery and Reinvestment Energy Tax Credits
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency More Energy Tax Credits
2008-2009 Home, Business and Contractor Energy Incentives 2009 Credits
2009-2010 Dept of Energy Appliance and more rebates Cash for Appliances
The building to the left shows heat escaping from all areas. The blue building to the right is built using super insulated standards. Picture is from Wikipedia Passive Energy House Design.
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Code Information Basement Insulation
If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
How to Claim Your Tax Credit
- Claim improvements made in 2009 on your 2009 taxes, filed by April 15, 2010.
- Use the 2009 version of IRS Tax Form 5695 (PDF 107 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
- Save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement for your records.
Products Eligible for Tax Credits Through 2010
The products in this section are eligible for tax credits at 30% of the cost, up to a total credit of $1,500; they must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. Select "See Details" under each section below for more information on each product, or see the printable version):
Note that the $1,500 maximum limit is for all of the efficiency measures combined over the two-year 2009-2010 period; you can purchase up to $5,000 worth of products over the two years and get 30% or $1,500 as a tax credit. If you get the full $1,500 tax credit in 2009, you are not eligible for a tax credit on these products in 2010.
The maximum does not apply to geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, wind energy systems, and fuel cells, which have no upper limit and are listed below under "Products Eligible for Tax Credits Through 2016." You can receive both the tax credit capped at $1,500 and the tax credit for products with no upper limit. See the ENERGY STAR FAQ for more information on tax credit amounts.
The above excerpt was taken from http://www.energysavers.gov/ where there is a wealth of information from insulating to purchasing a water heater.
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