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Thursday, 15 July 2010 01:41

Fencing

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 03:11

Roofing

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Thursday, 15 July 2010 00:38

Landscaping

Written by john kosh

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 03:11

Gutters

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 03:11

Replacment Windows

Written by jack kosh

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 03:11

Improve your home’s efficiency and earn tax credits, from the U.S. Environmental Protection agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a tax credit for as much as 10% of the cost of your principal residence home improvements, up to $500. This credit is ear-marked to end 12/31/2011. Read More

Windows, Doors, and Skylights

border Requirements U factor <=0.30 SHGC <=0.30

Storm Windows and Doors Requirements In combination with the exterior window/door over which it is installed: * U-factor and SHGC of 0.30 or below * Must meet the IECC. Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs. All information provide by the EnergyStar.gov website.

Water Heaters (non-solar)

Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater Water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home. Requirements Energy Factor = 0.82 OR a thermal efficiency of at least 90%. Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Requirements Energy Factor = 2.0 Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs. All information provide by the EnergyStar.gov website.

Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)

Qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays, which can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into your home. Requirements "Metal roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings" and "asphalt roofs with appropriate cooling granules" that also meet ENERGY STAR requirements. Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs. All information provide by the EnergyStar.gov website.

Insulation

Border Requirements Typical bulk insulation products can qualify, such as batts, rolls, blow-in fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray, and pour-in-place. Products that air seal (reduce air leaks) can also qualify, as long as they come with a Manufacturers Certification Statement, including: * Weather stripping * Spray foam in a can, designed to air seal * Caulk designed to air seal * House wrap Tax Credit does NOT include installation costs. All information provide by the EnergyStar.gov website.

Heating Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Air Source Heat Pumps Requirements Split Systems: HSPF = 8.5 EER = 12.5 SEER = 15 Package systems: HSPF = 8 EER = 12 SEER = 14 Tax Credit includes installation costs. Central Air Conditioning (CAC) Requirements Split Systems: SEER = 16 EER = 13 Package systems: SEER = 14 EER = 12 Tax Credit includes installation costs.

Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler border Requirements AFUE = 90. Tax Credit includes installation costs.

Natural Gas or Propane Furnace border Requirements AFUE = 95. Tax Credit includes installation costs.

Oil Furnace border Requirements AFUE = 90. Tax Credit includes installation costs. Biomass stoves burn biomass fuel to heat a home or heat water.

Biomass fuel includes agricultural crops and trees, wood and wood waste and residues (including wood pellets), plants (including aquatic plants), grasses, residues, and fibers. Requirements Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured using a lower heating value. Tax Credit includes installation costs. All information provide by the EnergyStar.gov website.