Claim your share of the fed stimulus bill by investing in your home, The government will pay you to save money on your energy bills.
Below is a short summary of some of the many tax credits that are available to homeowners. Visit the ENERGY STAR page for more details on the federal incentives and the complete list of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.
The Bill States "Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements placed in service" this program already started effective January 1, 2009, and will continue through December 31, 2010.
Mesa is tuned in and has a complete list of qualified doors which you can view here http://www.mesagaragedoors.com/energy-tax-credit
There are other items you can invest in which much like a new energy efficient garage door increase your homes value that qualify for the federal tax credit under the "RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS"
These items include;
- Solar energy systems (including solar water heating and solar electric systems),
- Small wind systems,
- Geothermal heat pumps,
- Residential fuel cell
- Microturbine systems
Home owners can receive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before December 31, 2016; (the previous tax credit cap no longer applies).