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Achievers offers ENERGY STAR products for tax credits!
How can the new 2009 energy tax incentives benifit you?
• Must be placed in service from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
• Must be for taxpayer's principal residence, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, and small wind energy systems (where second homes qualify)
• $1,500 is the maximum total amount that can be claimed for all products placed in service in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016
• Must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement to qualify
• For record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement
• Improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010
For more detailed information please take the time to visit the Energy Star website at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
LOUISIANA'S HERO PROGRAM
The Louisiana Home Energy Rebate Option (HERO) offers an actual cash rebate payment to Louisiana residents who make an energy efficiency improvement of 30% or more to existing homes. HERO is a component of the Home Energy Loan Program of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To participate in the HERO program, you must be a resident of the state of Louisiana, and the existing home must also be in the state of Louisiana. Only single family or duplex properties are eligible for participation in the HERO program. Sorry, no mobile homes, apartments, or multi-unit properties larger than a duplex are eligible!
The first step to participate in the HERO program is to contact one of the HERO energy raters located in your area. When you contact Achievers Siding, Windows and Doors we will schedule the appointment with an authorized HERO energy rater do a preliminary rating on your home. This initial rating is your application for participation in the HERO program. A list of HERO energy raters can be found by clicking on the title "Certified Home Energy Raters" found at the bottom of this page. Information and step-by-step instructions are also available at the bottom of this page by clicking on "Instructions and Eligibility".
Eligibility Requirements for Cash Payment
Existing Homes - For an existing home to qualify for HERO, it must have its level of energy efficiency improved by at least 30 percent. The preliminary rating for each existing home wanting to participate in HERO must be made before any improvements are made to the home.
WHAT IS ENERGY STAR®?
ENERGY STAR is a program run by the United States Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency that helps individuals and businesses protect the environment through greater energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR label can be affixed only to windows and doors that meet specific U-value and shading coefficient ratings for one or more regions of the U.S. These ratings are achieved through independent testing done to NFRC* standards. The ratings of one window will differ from another because of variables such as the glass used, style and product design.
Learn more about the ENERGY STAR program at www.energystar.gov.
