Having an energy-efficient HVAC system installed can help you reduce your energy usage by as much as 30 percent. This means you’ll end up with lower heating and cooling bills throughout the year in your Dayton home. Thanks to available tax credits and other incentives, you’ll also have a chance to save even more money, […]
Save with HVAC Rebates this Spring
If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s heating or cooling system this spring, make sure you take advantage of any available HVAC rebates or incentives for energy efficiency. These savings are in addition to the savings in operating costs you’ll enjoy with HVAC systems that use energy more efficiently. Several incentives are available in the […]
You Can Get a Tax Credit on a Geothermal Heat Pump
If you’ve ever considered getting a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home, you should know that a generous federal income tax credit for geothermal heat pumps is available through the end of this year. While a range of energy-efficiency tax credits that were enacted several years ago have expired, those for geothermal and […]
About Those Restored Home Energy Tax Credits–They’ll Be Retired in a Few Months
Homeowners just have a few months to take advantage of the federal home energy tax credits for equipment and materials that will lower your utility bills. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that half of what the average family spends on energy goes toward heating and cooling, and these credits are geared toward products that […]
Put Those 2013 Tax Credits to Good Use: Cool Off With a New A/C
If you’ve been considering replacing your aging central cooling system, this year might be a good time to do it. Federal tax credits are available through Dec. 31, 2013 (and retroactive to 2012) that will help offset the cost of a qualifying high-efficiency A/C. The energy savings you’ll achieve with the new system eventually will […]
Restored Energy Tax Credits: A Nice Little Something In The Fiscal Cliff Deal
The “fiscal cliff” negotiations that dominated the news around New Year’s Day 2013 did not appear to have much benefit for the individual homeowner. However, the 25C tax credits in the fiscal cliff deal did restore some expired energy credits and establish a series of incentives for installing new or upgraded high-efficiency home heating and […]
Emergency HVAC Upgrade? Take Advantage Of 2011 Tax Credits Before They Expire
If you turn on your furnace and it doesn’t work, the breakdown may not be such a hardship, even though an emergency HVAC upgrade wasn’t in your plans. Some of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient HVAC equipment are in place until Dec. 31, 2011. Besides receiving the financial benefit of the tax credit, the […]
If Your Air Conditioner Failed You This Summer, 2011 Tax Credits Are Still Available — Upgrade Now
There has never been a better time to upgrade your air conditioner. The summer is coming to an end so A/C units are no longer priced at a premium, new models are much more environmentally-conscious, and federal tax credits for energy efficiency make those same units economically friendly as well.
Top Three Factors That Show Why You Should Choose Energy Star Products
If you’re looking to purchase a new HVAC system for your heating or cooling needs, take a closer look at products with the Energy Star label. While there may be plenty of inexpensive options available, many of these systems end up being more costly to run and maintain. HVAC systems that have earned the federal […]
Thinking Geothermal? Looping Options Are One Of The First Considerations
If you’re looking for an energy-efficient means of year-round heating and cooling, geothermal heat pumps offer the solution. Unlike air-source heat pumps, which rely on the fluctuating temperature of outside air as their source of heat energy, geothermal systems extract their heat directly from the ground, taking advantage of the constant temperatures several feet underground. […]
