Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Your Home
Filed Under: Do It Yourself, Environmental News, Green Politics on June 1, 2010
Here’s some great stuff on what kind of upgrades qualify for “Cash for Caulkers” under the new federal stimulus. The info comes from AltBuildingServices.com and I’m only including some of what’s on the entire list. Click through to their site for the whole shebang.
- Insulation, so long as it meets the 2009 IECC guidelines. (30% credit with a $1,500 ceiling)
- Doors and windows, including skylights and storm windows and doors. (30% credit with a $1,500 ceiling)
- Roofing, both metal and asphalt, so long as they’re Energy Star®qualified. (30% credit with a $1,500 ceiling)
- Heating and cooling (HVAC) of nearly every type, including replacement of the main air circulating fan to one that uses no more than 2% of total furnace energy use. (30% credit with a $1,500 ceiling)
- Water heaters with an Energy Factor greater than or equal to 0.82 or that is 90% efficient. (30% credit with a $1,500 ceiling)
