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$1500 Instant Rebate and $500 Tax Credit for 2011

If you’re planning a window or door replacement project, then now’s the time. That’s because you can receive a instant rebate for 30% of the cost of qualified energy-efficient windows and doors at Home Windows Installed, up to $1,500 and a tax credit of 10% up to $200 of the purchase price of qualifying windows and skylights and 10% up to $500 for qualifying exterior doors...This is a huge opportunity for you.

This isn’t just a handout. To qualify for the new rebate, you have to be a smart shopper and buy the most energy-efficient windows at Home Windows Installed. Energy Star certification, the old standard, doesn’t cut it anymore. The new standard will help our country become energy independent. Plus, better windows save you money on energy bills upto 50% and keep you comfortable all year round.

What Are The Requirements For The $1,500 Instant Rebate?

Only windows and doors with a U-Factor of .30 or less qualify. U-Factor is a measure of the window’s overall energy-efficiency. Many windows have U-Factors of .31 or .32. Those don’t qualify. If you bought windows between 2009 and 2010 and wanted to qualify for the $1,500 tax credit, only windows and doors with a U-Factor of .30 or less qualified. The New $1,500 Rebate works the exact same way and will ensure you are getting the most energy efficient windows and doors.

Windows and doors also need a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of .30 or less. A low SHGC blocks the blistering heat that comes through windows in the summer, reducing the load on your air conditioning. Once again, .31 or .32 aren’t good enough. It has to be exactly .30 or less. Once again if you bought windows between 2009 and 2010 and wanted to qualify for the $1,500 tax credit, only windows and doors with a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of .30 or less qualified. The New $1,500 Rebate works the exact same way and will ensure you are getting the most energy efficient windows and doors.

U-Factor and SHGC are independently tested and verified for windows by the National Fenestration Rating Council. Any reputable window will have a NFRC sticker just like the two located above.

What Are The Requirements For The $500 Tax Credit in 2011?

Credit Amount: Consumers can claim a credit of 10% up to $200 of the purchase price of qualifying windows and skylights and 10% up to $500 for qualifying exterior doors. Installation costs are not included.

Lifetime Cap: There is now a lifetime limit of $500 ($200 for windows/skylights) in total credits that a homeowner can claim from Jan 1, 2006 to Dec. 31, 2011. It is not on top of the $1,500 limit in 2009-2010. So if they have already reached or exceeded the $500 limit, they are no longer eligible to claim the credit in 2011. The $500 aggregate lifetime

limit is for any combination of all tax credit qualifying products (HVAC, insulation, roofing, etc), not just windows, doors and skylights. If they have claimed less than $500, they can claim the difference up to the $200 cap for windows and skylights and $500 for exterior doors.

Duration: The revised tax credit is in effect for products installed in a consumer’s primary residence between January 1 and December 31, 2011.

Additional Information: The government is expected to post additional information at www.energystar.gov. The IRS is expected to post official guidance at www.irs.gov in early 2011. Circumstances vary widely, so consumers should consult with their tax adviser for further guidance

How To Tell Which Windows And Doors Qualify The Energy Star Package Instant Rebate

You need to shop smart. Many windows and doors out there don’t meet the new requirements—even some high-end brands you’ve heard of. A lot of companies haven’t processed or don’t even know about the new Energy Star Package. There’s a lot of confusion about this right now—you don’t want to be left empty-handed.

Here’s what you need to do: Make sure that any replacement window or door you buy has a U-Factor and SHGC of .30 or less. If the window company won’t show you the NFRC sticker certifying the ratings, walk away and call Home Windows Installed. If you’re unsure or suspicious, visit the National Fenestration Rating Council better known as the NFRC at www.nfrc.org. You can verify ratings on all products rated by the NFRC in the product directory or contact them directly.

How To Claim Your Energy Star Package $1,500 Instant Rebate

1. Purchase and install any replacement window, patio door, or entry door with a U-Factor and SHGC of .30 or below between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012.

2. THIS IS A INSTANT REBATE, You don't have to wait for it! You will receive the rebate instantly and the rebate will be applied immediately. NO WAITING!!! Be sure to save your receipt and each window and door performance label (NFRC label) with your documents so you can show the potential buyers or future homeowners that you have replaced the windows with high quality windows and doors.

Terms and Limitations

• The Instant Rebate is 30% of the amount up to a $1,500 maximum.

• If a combination of windows and doors are purchased, the total maximum credit is $1,500.

• This is a new Instant Rebate for 2011/2012.

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