| er there was a good time to take advantage of a | | | | the window U-factor and applied to homeowners |
| federal energy tax credit with energy efficient | | | | who were residential customers of a participating |
| windows, this is the time to do it. | | | | utility. It is quite likely that such programs will be |
| Not only will Uncle Sam reward you with an energy | | | | continued during the 2010 calendar year. |
| savings tax credit up to $1,500 but you also may | | | | More reasons to consider energy replacement |
| qualify for an additional $500 rebate from participating | | | | windows and doors ... |
| energy companies. If you live in the Boston area or | | | | If you're not excited enough about energy savings |
| other Northern climate, you will appreciate how much | | | | tax programs and saving on your energy bills, |
| energy efficient windows can save you on your | | | | consider the comfort factor when you upgrade your |
| heating bill. Energy Star windows, doors and skylights | | | | windows and doors. Those of you in Boston MA |
| that qualify for this tax credit have been proven to | | | | know precisely how unpleasant it is when cold air |
| reduce energy bills by an average of 7-24 per cent. | | | | penetrates windows and doors and leaves you |
| This means that if you were replacing single pane | | | | feeling chilled to your bones. Even layers of clothing |
| windows, annual energy savings for an average | | | | and use of a portable space heater fail to surround |
| home would be $126 to $465 and would approximate | | | | you with warmth and comfort during cold drafty |
| $27 to $111 when replacing double-pane clear glass | | | | weather. Replacing your windows and doors with |
| windows. | | | | energy efficient products can however, do the job |
| Qualifications for federal energy tax credits ... | | | | quite nicely as they keep you feeling warm and |
| Not all energy efficient windows qualify for this | | | | comfortable and without being bundled up like an |
| federal energy tax credit. In fact, not all Energy Star | | | | Eskimo. |
| rated products qualify. Of the ENERGY STAR | | | | Need more reasons to change those old drafty |
| windows, doors and skylights that meet the | | | | windows and doors? Energy efficient windows, doors |
| requirements, energy efficient windows and doors | | | | and skylights will significantly add to the beauty of |
| must have a U-Factor rating and Solar Heat Gain | | | | your home's exterior and interior. They are easy to |
| Coefficient equivalent to or less than .30. They also | | | | clean and maintain. And when it comes time to sell, |
| must be installed no later than December 31, 2010. | | | | your home will be more attractive to buyers. This |
| The federal energy tax credit applies to the cost of | | | | can produce quicker and easier sales and a higher |
| the windows and doors only. Installation costs are | | | | selling price. |
| not included in this program. | | | | Proper installation is key to your energy savings with |
| The federal energy tax credit applies to a | | | | energy efficient replacement windows. |
| homeowner's principal residence only and not all | | | | Not all contractors are alike and many are not |
| homeowners are guaranteed to qualify. It is | | | | specialists as window installers. A lack of proficiency |
| suggested that you see your tax representative for | | | | can mean that you eliminated every bit of your |
| details on reliability. If you do qualify, your tax savings | | | | energy savings and comfort value from replacing |
| from the federal energy tax credit for energy | | | | your windows. Don't let this happen to you. Make |
| efficient windows and doors can reduce your tax | | | | sure you choose a contractor who is a specialist in |
| liability dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500. Those who | | | | installing energy efficient windows. Rather than buy |
| purchase $5,000 of qualifying windows, doors and | | | | from the local home improvement store, choose to |
| skylights, receive the maximum tax credit of $1,500. | | | | work with a company that has expert installers and a |
| This amount is then subtracted from your tax liability | | | | reputation for excellent, honest, dependable and |
| or the amount of tax that is owed or added to a tax | | | | reliable customer service backed by a guarantee. This |
| refund. | | | | doesn't necessarily mean you will need to pay top |
| Additional savings from participating energy | | | | dollar either. In fact, if you look carefully in the |
| companies ... | | | | Boston MA area, you will find at least one exceptional |
| During the 2009 calendar year, certain utilities | | | | specialist contractor who will save you money, |
| rewarded homeowners with additional rebates for | | | | provide you with products that will qualify for energy |
| energy efficient replacement windows for their | | | | tax credits and assure installation that will keep you |
| existing primary residence. The eligibility was based on | | | | snug and warm in your home all winter long. |