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Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Information

The start date for this tax credit is January 1, 2009 and extends to December 31, 2010.

Arlington, VA -- The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute applauds congressional leaders for bringing to President Obama an economic stimulus bill, which he signed yesterday, that provides numerous incentives to upgrade the nation's heating and cooling system infrastructure, creating thousands of jobs, reducing buildings' energy costs, and helping achieve the nation's environmental goals faster.

"This bill provides enhanced incentives for consumers to upgrade existing heating and cooling equipment and it provides funding for the federal government, states, and cities to improve energy efficiency in buildings and schools," said AHRI President Stephen Yurek. "We are thrilled that there appears to be a paradigm shift in how policymakers view our industry. They now rightly see us as the solution providers we are and they have provided the market stimulus to help us provide those energy saving solutions for the good of the nation."

For consumers, the bill includes:

• An uncapped 30 percent tax credit for the purchase of solar water heaters and geothermal heat pumps (that means those who purchase such equipment can claim a credit for a full 30 percent of the purchase price, regardless of the total cost).
• A $1,500 aggregate tax credit, beginning with the date of enactment (February 17, 2009), that consumers can claim for qualified energy efficient home improvements. The efficiency levels for split air conditioners and heat pumps have been modified to reflect the highest tier of the 2009 CEE specification. Therefore, only 95 percent AFUE gas furnaces; 90 percent AFUE oil furnaces; 16 SEER/13EER and above central air conditioners; 15 SEER/12.5 EER/8.5 HSPF split heat pumps; .82 energy factor/90 thermal efficiency gas, propane, or oil water heaters; and 90 percent AFUE gas, propane, or oil-fired boilers would qualify. This provision replaces the current tax incentives for these products.

Use IRS form 5695 (Residential Energy Efficient Tax Credit) to file your claim. Taxpayers are not required to file anything more than the form, however you should keep a record of your installation on hand.

For more detailed information on the entire Federal Tax Credit plan: www.EnergyStar.gov