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Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program
TAKE CONTROL OF ENERGY COSTS. BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR HOME. GET CASH BACK.
Get up to $3,000 for approved energy efficiency projects, regardless of income, with new incentives from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program. It all starts with a home energy audit by aParticipating contractor. This is a limited-time opportunity with stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
TAKE CONTROL OF ENERGY COSTS. BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR HOME. GET CASH BACK.
Get up to $3,000 for approved energy efficiency projects, regardless of income, with new incentives from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program. It all starts with a home energy audit by aParticipating contractor. This is a limited-time opportunity with stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Tax Credits for Consumers: energystar.gov/taxcredits
IRS Form 5695 & Instructions: Residential Energy Credits
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, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, and small wind energy systems (where second homes qualify)
$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 small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016,
must have a Manufacturer Certification Statementto qualify
for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement
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 for the tax credit for geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind energy systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters.
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
Windows & Doors: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c1
Insulation: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c2
Roofs Asphalt and Metal: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c7
HVAC: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c3
Water Heaters (non solar): www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c4
Bio Mass Stoves: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c5
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
Geothermal Heat Pumps: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c6
Solar Panels: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s4
Solar Hot Water Heaters: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s11
Small Wind Energy Systems: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s10
Which products are eligible for a tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?:
http://energystar.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/energystar.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3863&p_created=1196360838&p_sid=1yNIHPKj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=6505&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NDAyLDQwMiZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1
How do I apply for the tax credit? What tax form do I need for the energy efficiency tax credits?: http://energystar.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/energystar.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2928&p_created=1167415079
Efficiency Maine Programs: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/#
MAINE SOLAR ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Solar Thermal for Space Heating or Domestic Hot Water
• Photovoltaics
• Wind
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Solar Thermal: 25% or $1,000, whichever is less (25% or $1,500, whichever is less for
Maine Home Performance and Energy Star Homes)
• Photovoltaics: $2,000
• Wind: $2,000
MORE INFORMATION http://www.efficiencymaine.com/renewable_programs_solar.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Energy Star® Appliances (Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners,
Dehumidifiers)
• Rebate form is obtained at time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Clothes Washers: $50
• Refrigerators: $25 for < 7.5 cu ft, $75 for > 7.5 cu ft
• AC: $25
• Dehumidifier: $25
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Qualified Energy Star® light bulbs and products
• Rebate deducted at time time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• $0.50-3.00 per bulb/product
MORE INFORMATIO
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs_esrl_rl.htm
WEB RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL REBATE & INCENTIVE INFORMATION
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (also contains
information
regarding federal incentives): http://dsireusa.org//
• The Tax Incentive Assistance Project: http://energytaxincentives.org//
• Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Finder: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator
More coming very soon... check back...
IRS Form 5695 & Instructions: Residential Energy Credits
Home Improvements: Tax credits are now available for home improvements:
must be
must be for taxpayer's principal residence, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, and small wind energy systems (where second homes qualify)
$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 small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016,
must have a Manufacturer Certification Statementto qualify
for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement
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 for the tax credit for geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind energy systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters.
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
Windows & Doors: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c1
Insulation: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c2
Roofs Asphalt and Metal: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c7
HVAC: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c3
Water Heaters (non solar): www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c4
Bio Mass Stoves: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c5
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
Geothermal Heat Pumps: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#c6
Solar Panels: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s4
Solar Hot Water Heaters: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s11
Small Wind Energy Systems: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s10
Which products are eligible for a tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?:
http://energystar.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/energystar.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3863&p_created=1196360838&p_sid=1yNIHPKj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=6505&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NDAyLDQwMiZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1
How do I apply for the tax credit? What tax form do I need for the energy efficiency tax credits?: http://energystar.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/energystar.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2928&p_created=1167415079
Efficiency Maine Programs: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/#
MAINE SOLAR ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Solar Thermal for Space Heating or Domestic Hot Water
• Photovoltaics
• Wind
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Solar Thermal: 25% or $1,000, whichever is less (25% or $1,500, whichever is less for
Maine Home Performance and Energy Star Homes)
• Photovoltaics: $2,000
• Wind: $2,000
MORE INFORMATION http://www.efficiencymaine.com/renewable_programs_solar.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Energy Star® Appliances (Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners,
Dehumidifiers)
• Rebate form is obtained at time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Clothes Washers: $50
• Refrigerators: $25 for < 7.5 cu ft, $75 for > 7.5 cu ft
• AC: $25
• Dehumidifier: $25
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Qualified Energy Star® light bulbs and products
• Rebate deducted at time time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• $0.50-3.00 per bulb/product
MORE INFORMATIO
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs_esrl_rl.htm
WEB RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL REBATE & INCENTIVE INFORMATION
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (also contains
information
regarding federal incentives): http://dsireusa.org//
• The Tax Incentive Assistance Project: http://energytaxincentives.org//
• Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Finder: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator
More coming very soon... check back...