| If you're a homeowner and planning to have some | | | | until 2016. |
| home improvements projects in your house to make it | | | | Taking advantage of these energy tax credits is so |
| more energy efficient, now is the perfect time to do | | | | much easier than availing of home improvement |
| so! Why? Because there are federal energy tax | | | | grants. For one home improvement grants are not |
| credits available for consumers who make | | | | readily accessible to the average homeowner. While |
| energy-conscious purchases and home improvements. | | | | free government home improvement grants do exist, |
| Energy tax credits are offered at 30% of the cost up | | | | there is limited information for these so you'd really |
| to $1,500 in 2009 and 2010 for the following: | | | | need to be patient in your search. And even when you |
| • Windows and doors (exterior windows, | | | | find one where you may qualify for, the application |
| skylights, storm windows, exterior doors, storm doors) | | | | process is lengthy and tedious, and the results depend |
| • Roofing (metal roofs and asphalt roofs) | | | | largely on whether your city or state has the available |
| • Insulation | | | | funding. |
| • HVAC (heating and air - all types) | | | | But with the federal energy tax credits, the savings |
| • Water heaters | | | | you get are as good as a done deal – no |
| These tax credits are for existing homes only. | | | | applications or proposals needed! |
| Other homeowner energy tax credits that are | | | | So if you have some home improvement plans in mind |
| available at 30% of the cost with no upper limit are: | | | | anyway, why not go green? Your overall savings is |
| • Geothermal heat pumps | | | | two-fold: you get your energy tax credits, and you |
| • Solar panels | | | | save on electricity and heating costs by making your |
| • Solar water heaters | | | | home energy efficient. |
| • Small wind energy systems | | | | If you are looking for a handyman in Edina, MN, be sure |
| • Fuel cells | | | | to visit the Edina handyman directory to find a |
| The above tax credits on the other hand, are offered | | | | contractor who can help you take advantage of these |
| for both existing homes and those under construction, | | | | tax credits! |