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Did you know there are tax credits available on a variety of products like Doors & Windows, Insulation, Roofs, HVAC Systems, Water Heaters, Heat Pumps & Solar Energy Systems?
Below is some information from the Federal Government on this program as well as some easy low cost and no cost ways to save energy. |
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FEDERAL TAX CREDITS |
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Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements "placed in service" starting January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010.
See energystar.gov for a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available to consumers. |
| WHERE DOES THE ENERGY GO? |
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| EASY LOW-COST & NO-COST WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY |
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- Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STARŪ label.
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.
- Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
- Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F.
- Take short showers instead of baths.
- Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
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| ENERGY USAGE IN DOLLARS |
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The chart below shows how much energy a typical appliance uses per year and its corresponding cost based on national averages.
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