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| Published June 22, 2006 at 5:23 a.m. |
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If you are a homeowner with an aging heating or cooling system, poor insulation, old exterior windows and doors or are in need of a new roof, this may be the year to make those repairs. In effect through 2007 are federal tax credits available to homeowners for certain energy efficient improvements made on your home.
In the past, many homeowners opted for less expensive and less efficient units to receive the cost savings up front. The increased cost of installing more energy efficient utilities was not seen as beneficial in the near term. As home energy bills continue to increase in double-digit increments, many are rethinking the purchase of less efficient systems.
The new federal incentives come in the form of tax credits. This means you can receive returns on your new high efficiency improvements more quickly. Important to note is the requirement that these improvements be Energy Star certified products in order to qualify.
According to the Energy Star Web site, tax credits apply to (but are not limited to) the following:
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Posted by OMCreader on June 25, 2006 at 10:18 a.m. (report)
Cozen Beguile said: In Tenn. most the homes built have electric water heaters the size of a shopping bag. It heats the water instantly, only when in use. It is not on all the time and saves hundreds of dollars a year. PEACE!
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Posted by OMCreader on June 22, 2006 at 1:47 p.m. (report)
Sandra J. said: Wow - never knew this stuff existed. Has anyone put in an energy efficient water heater? What was the experience like?
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