| In February, President Obama signed a stimulus bill | | | | * Roofs (Metal and Asphalt) |
| (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of | | | | * HVAC |
| 2009) that made some significant changes to the | | | | * Water Heaters (non-solar) |
| energy efficiency tax credits. | | | | * Biomass Stoves |
| * The tax credits that were previously effective for | | | | Tune into Home&Yard Radio Saturday’s at |
| 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well. | | | | 10:00 to learn more about these individual tax credits |
| * The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%. | | | | and home you can recession-proof your home. |
| * The tax credits that were for a specific dollar | | | | The radio show can be tuned into in the Rochester, |
| amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to | | | | NY market. If you would like to listen to the live feed |
| 30% of the cost. | | | | at: |
| * The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to | | | | Thanks for reading, |
| $1500 for the two years (2009–2010). However, | | | | -The Fixie Chick |
| some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, | | | | PS. If you would like to book a Speaking Engagement |
| solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject | | | | or Home Improvement Seminar with the Fixie Chix |
| to the $1,500 maximum. | | | | (Brenna Hartmann) please contact her agent only. It |
| * The $200 cap on windows has been removed | | | | is Patrick M Coyne. Patrick Represents Brenna for |
| Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to | | | | all the outside engagements around the Rochester, NY |
| $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) | | | | area and country. We normally do the upstate NY |
| for: | | | | area and eastern seaboard, however are open |
| * Windows and Doors | | | | minded to the country. |
| * Insulation | | | | |