| You may already be aware that energy efficient | | | | slightly higher than 0.30, such as 0.31 or 0.32. |
| appliances and building materials can save you | | | | These windows would not be eligible for the tax |
| money on your home's energy bills, but did you | | | | credit -- the U-Factor must be 0.30 or less. The |
| know that they could earn you a tax credit as | | | | windows must also have a Solar Heat Gain |
| well? American tax payers who purchase and | | | | Coefficient (SHGC) of.30 or less. The SHGC |
| install certain energy efficient products, such as | | | | measures how effectively the window blocks |
| replacement windows or doors, between January | | | | heat from sunlight. The lower the SHGC, the less |
| 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 may be eligible | | | | heat comes in through the window. |
| for the Residential Energy Property Credit | | | | U-Factor and SHGC are independently tested and |
| (Section 1121). | | | | verified for windows by the National Fenestration |
| The Energy Efficient Tax Credit was introduced | | | | Rating Council. Look for the NFRC sticker |
| as part of the American Recovery and | | | | certifying the ratings when you are shopping for |
| Reinvestment Act, commonly referred to as the | | | | windows; if the dealer will not show you the |
| Stimulas Act. Homeowners can earn a tax credit | | | | window's NFRC sticker, move on. You will need to |
| for 30% of the purchase price (not including | | | | keep these labels and your receipts for the |
| installation costs) of qualified energy efficient | | | | windows with your other tax documents if you |
| windows and doors. These products must be | | | | plan on claiming the tax credit. If you are unsure |
| installed in an existing home, and it must be your | | | | about a window's ratings, you can visit the NFRC |
| principal residence. New construction and | | | | website to find out more information about a |
| improvements made to rental homes are not | | | | specific product. |
| eligible. | | | | With a potential $1,500 tax credit, in addition to |
| To qualify for the tax credit, replacement | | | | lower energy bills, replacing your windows and |
| windows must have a U-Factor of 0.30 or less. | | | | doors with energy efficient models can save |
| The U-Factor measures how effectively the | | | | money while keeping your home comfortable and |
| window keeps heat from escaping, and a low | | | | looking great. If you are interested in learning |
| U-Factor indicates a more efficient window. Some | | | | more about the 2010 tax credit, contact your |
| windows that are considered energy efficient for | | | | local Atlanta window replacement company for |
| other purposes may have a U-Factor that is | | | | more information. |
