| Have you been thinking about doing some | | | | you receive the government tax credit, but you will |
| improvements to your home but are afraid to spend | | | | also save money every month on your energy costs. |
| the money? If so, then be sure you now about the | | | | 3. Change you water heater. Chances are if your |
| free grant money for home improvements available | | | | water heater is over 10 years old, it needs replaced. |
| through the government. This extra incentive can be a | | | | These things get bogged down with lime and scale |
| win win for anyone wanting to do some home | | | | deposits rendering them less energy efficient. Get a |
| improvements. There has never been a better time to | | | | new solar or tankless model and earn up to a $1500 |
| make those improvements. | | | | tax credit. |
| So, you may be wondering exactly what type of | | | | 4. Change out your windows and doors. If you house |
| improvements will qualify to receive extra funding. Of | | | | is like mine and over 20 years old, then new windows |
| course, painting you home or installing that beautiful | | | | and doors can save you a bundle. Not only will you |
| paver driveway will probably not be covered by any | | | | see the savings each month in your electric bills, but |
| government funding, but if you need a new roof, water | | | | you will also qualify for a $1500 tax credit for your |
| heater, air conditioner, new windows or doors, or even | | | | doors and one for your windows as long as you get |
| appliances, then you probably will be able to get a tax | | | | the energy efficient types that meet the Energy Star |
| credit, resulting in more money in your pocket. | | | | Standards. |
| | | | 5. Appliances. Do you still have those avocado green |
| 1. Get a new roof. If you roof is needing replaced within | | | | or dark brown appliances in your kitchen? If so, it is |
| the next couple of years, then now is the time to | | | | time to change them out for more energy efficient |
| replace it. Choose a metal roof or shingle roof that is | | | | ones. You will save on your monthly electricity costs to |
| listed on the qualified Energy Star product list and | | | | run them plus all across the country manufactures are |
| receive up to $1500 tax credit. Not only will you get a | | | | running discounts and rebates on these Energy Star |
| tax credit, but these new roofs will help keep your | | | | products. |
| energy bills down too. | | | | In the end, it is important to do your research and |
| 2. Get a new air conditioner. If you air conditioner is 10 | | | | make sure you are taking advantage of the multitude |
| years old or older, then it is time to upgrade to a new | | | | of tax credits and free grant money for home |
| one. Especially now when you can be included in the | | | | improvements. Remember, a tax credit is extra cash in |
| tax benefits. You can upgrade to a 16-seer unit or 13 | | | | your pocket at the end of the year. |
| EER unit and receive the tax break. Again, not only will | | | | |