$100X12 months = $1200 savings per years

$1200X5yrs = $6000

It appears that the incentive is to get the manufacturers to *push* the more efficient models, thereby lowering costs on the less efficient in an effort to stimulate sales, growth, and possibly even jobs.

I am *sick* of hearing dolts of both sides fingerpointing in a lame attempt to “one up” the others.

Stick to the point-this is a venue for energy savings-not your personal rant board against a differing view point.

Back to the point-he IS correct in stating that the “Energy Star” label will NOT automatically qualify for the tax credits.. Check the specifications closely and MAKE SURE THE CONTRACTOR INCLUDES THE SPECS IN THE CONTRACT. If you then get burned, it will be on the contractor to make it right, and your dollars will remain with you.

http://doorandwindowplus.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/2009-stimulus-bill-tax-credit-for-replacement-window-up-to-1500/

RESTRICTIONS TO TAX CREDIT for Replacement Windows, Doors and Skylights – Energy Star no longer the qualification!!!
Tax Credit for 2009 and 2010

Windows, Doors, Skylights ONLY Qualify for the 30% Tax Credit up to $1500 if the windows are equal to or below a 0.30 U Factor and 0.30 SHGC If the window DO NOT meet these requirements and the homeowner will not get the Tax Credit. Homeowners need to spend more money for these types of energy efficient windows. Energy Star requirements do not apply for this Tax Credit. This replaces the $200 window and $300 door tax credit for 2009. If you have already done your windows hopefully they will qualify if they don’t you will be out of luck. Contact the Democratic Party to complain because they are the ones that put in the new qualifications. Looks like ONLY 30%-40% of windows currently meet the new requirements. Window dealers need to read the actual stimulus bill. Most windows sold today will not meet these requirements unless they are vinyl.

Brands like Milgard Tuscany vinyl windows and doors and Amerimax vinyl windows and doors Do Meet the new requirements if the windows and doors are upgraded to Low-e366 and Argon and Milgard Tuscany needs Superspacer upgrade also. Check the dealers websites to see if a window qualifies or not. I am sure the ones that qualify will be marketing it.

Brands that might not qualify. Pella, Anderson, Atrium, PlyGem, Amsco, Empire Pacific and many others.

Here is a link to the 2009 Stimulus Bill. The $1,500 can be for other things too like a new water heater, furnace, water broiler, and insulation.

pages 41-45

http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/…ulus.b.pdf

Hope this helps.

Besides, when getting heat retaining windows all of them have different ratings and prices. So always take this into consideration – if you are in a warmer climate, you can get away with using cheaper lower grade Low-E windows, whereas in colder climates such as northern Canada, you’ll save more power in the long run by investing in more expensive higher grade Low-E windows.

The unfortunate part about getting people to become more energy conscious is to offer them incentives. These the tax breaks offered are not there because the renewable energy solutions are expensive, but rather to coax people to change.

We have energy-star windows that we bought in 2008, but never got around to installing – if they are “placed into service” in 2009, are we still eligible for the credit?

It would be great if that was the case! We made the mistake of buying ALL our home improvement items at once with our stimulus check, and couldn’t install everything before it got so cold.

This credit is better for those who upgrade not for the energy efficiency benefits but out of good consious for decresing thier carbon footprint on the enviroment.

- Neko