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Energy Efficient Federal Tax Credit

The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009 have been extended to 2010 as well.
The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex. $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009-2010)

Web Resources

www.energystar.gov (Information about Tax Bill, Qualifying Products)
www.ceedirectory.org/ceedirectory/ (Online Directory of Products that qualify for Tax Credits)
Geary Pacific Customer Service will provide ARI certification for Contractors to ensure Energy Star / Tax Credit eligibility and compliance.

Central A/C

Split Systems:

EER >=13

SEER >=16

Package Systems:

EER >=12

SEER >=14

30% of cost, up to $1,500

For a list of qualified products, go to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency Product Directory, click on the Air Conditioners and in the "CEE Tier" enter "Residential Advanced Tier 3" for CAC Split Systems, and "Residential Tier 2" for CAC package systems and ASHPs.

Note - not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit.

ENERGY STAR Spec (same for CAC and ASHP):

Split Systems:

HSPF >= 8.2

EER >= 12

SEER >= 14.5

Package Systems:

HSPF >= 8

EER >= 11

SEER >= 14

Air Source Heat Pumps

Split Systems:

HSPF >= 8.5

EER >= 12.5

SEER >= 15

Package Systems:

HSPF >= 8

EER >= 12

SEER >= 14

30% of cost, up to $1,500

Natural Gas or Propane Furnace

AFUE >=95

30% of cost, up to $1,500

For a list of quality products go to the Gas Appliance Manufacturing Association.