Energy Tax Credit Information You Need to Know

Now is the time to increase your home's energy efficiency, lower your taxes and utility bills and reduce your impact on the environment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act entitles you to an energy tax credit of up to $1,500 on energy-efficient building materials like insulation and roofing.

You can take the energy tax credit in 2009 and/or 2010 and you'll save money for years to come! According to the ENERGY STAR^® program, installing adequate insulation or adding a solar reflective roof can save you money on utility bills. And you'll be reducing your carbon footprint by using less oil, gas and electricity.

How energy efficient is your home?

Visit the websites below for tools to help you determine the energy efficiency of your home and find more ways you can save money.

ENERGY STAR can help you with conducting home energy audits. Check out the Tax Credit Information and FAQs.
The US Department of Energy can help you calculate R-values in your area.
Stay on top of energy costs with the Alliance to Save Energy.
Reduce your carbon footprint by learning about Building Science.
Learn more about the benefits of cool roofs from the Cool Roofs Rating Council.
View a table or map of state, local, utility, and federal incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency on the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE).

Insulation

CertainTeed Insulation saves you money on utility bills*.

Proper insulation reduces energy use and saves you money. Whether its fiber glass batts and rolls, blowing wool or spray foam, CertainTeed has the right insulation for your home and climate.

Watch the Today Show how-to segment on adding insulation to your attic featuring CertainTeed (links to the Today Show website).

Learn more about Insulation and the Energy Tax Credit. »

*Energy savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-values (the sheet can be obtained from your distributor, retailer or contractor). High R-Values mean greater insulating power.

Roofing

CertainTeed cool roofing products form a barrier between the sun and your energy bills by reducing your roof's temperature during the hottest months of the year. And that means lower energy costs (as much as 20%) and greater savings over the life of your roof. Plus, each of CertainTeed's cool roofing products, Landmark Solaris™ (all colors), Landmark™ (Silver Birch, Mist White and Star White), Star White in our CT20™, XT25™, XT30™ product lines, CoolStar low-slope roofing, and our white granule low-slope roofing products when installed on slopes greater than 2"/12" qualify for a rebate under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Learn if your roof qualifies. »

Weather Resistant Barrier

Proper installation of CertaWrap™ reduces exposure to moisture and helps to protect against mold growth on your sheathing. CertainTeed contributes to energy efficiency, air quality and overall comfort of healthy living environments while maintaining environmentally sound operating and manufacturing practices.

CertaWrap qualifies for a rebate under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

CertainTeed CertaWrap, CertaTape and CertaFlash (BA and Flex), when installed as part of an Insulation System, are “Eligible Building Envelope Components” and are key components.

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