Tax incentive for gas furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps
Gas Furnaces, Geothermal, Heat Pumps, IncentivesThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has tax incentives for new energy efficient equipment installed in 2009.
High Efficiency Gas furnaces with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) at or above 95%. High Efficiency central Air Conditioners with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) at or above above 16 and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) at or above above 13. Also high efficiency heat pump systems with a SEER at or above 15, EER at or above 12.5 and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) at or above 8.5. These systems will qualify for a tax credit of 30% of the cost with a $1500.00 cap for the credit.
Since this will end in 2009 now is the time to consider replacing your old equipment. This act also has other tax incentive on water heaters, windows and doors, insulation and many other energy saving options. To get more information go to energystar.gov.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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