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Qualify for Energy Star Rebates of 10%, up to $500 in Federal tax credits and $816 in RG&E rebates.
Many of the products that Hawn Heating installs qualify for the 2011 Federal Tax Credits. Let us analyze your energy situation and propose the most energy efficient solutions. Some of the qualifying systems that Hawn sells and installs are:
- Heating Systems
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Solar Hot Water Systems
2011 Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency
On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This law extends the tax credits for energy efficiency into 2011, BUT at lower levels. The levels revert back to those in effect in 2006 and 2007, which were 10% of the cost of the improvement, up to $500, with a $200 max for windows, and several other set maximums.
Program Highlights:
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10% up to $500 for insulation, roofs, and doors.
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Windows capped at $200, but qualification now ENERGY STAR
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Furnace and boilers capped at $150, and all furnaces and boilers must meet 95 AFUE
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$50 for advanced main air circulating fan
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$300 for air conditioners, air source heat pumps, water heaters, and biomass stoves
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$500 lifetime limit. If you got over $500 in these tax credits from 2006-2010, you are not eligible for anything more.
What is included in the Tax Credit?
- Tax Credit: 10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50 - $300
- Expires: December 31, 2011
- Details: Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify.
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Biomass Stoves
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Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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Insulation
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Roofs (Metal & Asphalt)
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Water Heaters (non-solar)
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Windows & Doors
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- Tax Credit: 30% of cost with no upper limit
- Expires: December 31, 2016
- Details: Existing homes & new construction qualify. Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rentals do not qualify.
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
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Small Wind Turbines (Residential)
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Solar Energy Systems
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Roofs (Metal & Asphalt)
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- Tax Credit: Credit Details: 30% of the cost, up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity
- Expires: December 31, 2016
- Details: Existing homes & new construction qualify. Must be your principal residence. Rentals and second homes do not qualify.
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Fuel Cells (Residential Fuel Cell and Microturbine System)
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Rebates for High Efficiency Natural Gas EquipmentHigh-Efficiency Natural Gas Equipment and Duct Sealing
Rebate Program
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RG&E CUSTOMERS >> The RG&E Residential Natural Gas
High-Efficiency Equipment and Duct Sealing Program will close early to mid-February, 2011 as we anticipate that all funds will be reserved. We are required to close the program as soon as all funds are reserved.These residential natural gas rebates are for qualifying natural gas equipment, related control equipment and duct sealing installations completed on or after October 1, 2010.
The rebates are funded through the Public Service Commission-mandated System Benefits Charge that appears on customer bills.
All rebate requests must be reserved at rge.com using our electronic reservation form, or by calling the energy efficiency hotline at 1.800.995.9525. Your reservation will generate a uniquely-numbered rebate form you will print and use to apply for the rebate. No rebate form will be accepted without a prior reservation for the exact equipment to be rebated. Rebate applications must be postmarked within 60 days of the rebate reservation date as all rebate reservations expire after 60 days. Read More.
