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Summary of 2009 HVAC Tax Credits for Homeowners

**Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified homes and products qualify. These incentives are available for a number of products at the highest efficiency levels, which typically cost much more than standard products. If, for whatever reason, you decide not to purchase a product covered by the federal incentive, you may still consider purchasing an ENERGY STAR product. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit. For more information please visit the Energy Star website.

Tax Credits for Consumers:

Home Improvements | Tax credits are now available for home improvements:

Must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
Must be for taxpayer's principal residence
$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 windmills 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 Statement3
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
If you are building a new home, you can qualify with geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters.

General	Central A/C	Split Systems: EER >=13 SEER >= 16 Package systems: EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify . View ENERGY STAR criteria.
	Air Source Heat Pumps	Split Systems: HSPF >= 8.5 EER >= 12.5 SEER >= 15 Package systems: HSPF >= 8 EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Natural Gas or Propane Furnace	AFUE >= 95	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	Not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
	Oil Furnace	AFUE >= 90	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler	AFUE >= 90	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
	Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan	No more than 2% of furnace total energy use	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
Water Heaters	Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater	Energy Factor >= 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	Not all ENERGY STAR gas storage and gas condensing water heaters will qualify. All ENERGY STAR gas tankless models will qualify. All ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heaters will qualify. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
Water Heaters	Electric Heat Pump Water Heater	Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	All ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heaters qualify.
Biomass Stove	Biomass Stove	Stove which burns biomass fuel⁵ to heat a home or heat water. Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured using a lower heating value.	30% of cost, up to $1,500²
Geo-Thermal Heat Pump	Geo-Thermal Heat Pump	Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Closed Loop: EER >= 14.1 COP >= 3.3 Open Loop: EER >= 16.2 COP >= 3.6 Direct Expansion: EER >= 15 COP >= 3.5	30% of the cost	All ENERGY STAR geo-thermal heat pumps qualify. Use IRS Form 5695 Must be “placed into service” before December 31, 2016. The IRS defines "placed in service" as when the property is ready and available for use.