The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("The Stimulus Plan") includes increased tax credits for individuals who invest in qualified energy efficiency improvements for residential property. Tax credits of 30% up to a maximum of $1500 are available for products such as insulation, heat pumps, and of course replacement windows and doors.
To qualify for the new tax credit, windows and doors must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30. An Energy Star rating may not be enough. be enough.
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Tax Credit Compliance* |
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(Weathervane products with U-factor and SHGC equal to or less than 0.30) |
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Options indicated must be specified at time of order. |
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| Low-E GLASS TYPE |
SolarBan 60 |
SolarBan 60 |
SunControl |
SunControl |
SolarBan 70 |
SolarBan 70 |
Triple-pane |
| GAS |
Argon |
Argon |
Argon |
Argon |
Argon |
Argon |
Argon |
| GRILL |
NO GRILL |
GRILL |
NO GRILL |
GRILL |
NO GRILL |
GRILL |
NO GRILL |
| VANTAGE I Series |
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| Single Hung / Slider |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NA |
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| Direct Glazed Picture |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NA |
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| Casement/Awning |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| VX PD standard |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| VX PD French Rail |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
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| VANTAGE II Series |
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| Single Hung / Slider |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NA |
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| Direct Glazed Picture |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NA |
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*DISCLAIMER: Federal income tax credits are subject to certain other qualifications and limitations, which may affect eligibility. To avoid tax filing errors, consult a tax preparation specialist. Economy Windows & Doors, LLC shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions by others in applying for or claiming tax credits. All information is subject to change without notice.
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Puget Sound Energy
2010 Rebate
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Save $6 a square foot, up to $500 per fully insulated home, when upgrading your windows to energy efficient windows with a U-factor of .30 or better.
For more information on PSE's energy-efficient windows for fully insulated homes rebate, click on the link provided.
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PSE Rebate Guidelines |
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