If you’ve been considering energy-efficient upgrades to your heating and cooling system, don’t hesitate. Act now to take advantage of 2011 tax credits for energy efficiency. In an effort to improve energy efficiency in Oklahoma and throughout the nation, the federal government is offering cash back on eligible upgrades, including:
Central air conditioning
Electric heat pumps
Furnaces and boilers
Advanced main air circulating fans
To qualify for these generous tax credits, your chosen installations must meet certain criteria. For instance, central air conditioners may be eligible for $300 back provided they meet these minimum requirements:
Split systems – 13 EER and 16 SEER
Package systems – 12 EER and 14 SEER
Electric heat pumps are also eligible for $300 in tax credits, provided they meet these minimum requirements:
Split systems – 8.5 HSPF, 12.5 EER, and 15 SEER
Package systems – 8 HSPF, 12 EER, and 14 SEER
To qualify for $150 back, furnaces and boilers must meet these minimum requirements:
Natural gas or propane furnace – 95 AFUE
Oil furnace – 90 AFUE
Gas, propane or oil hot water boiler – 90 AFUE
You may also be eligible for money back on qualifying advanced main air circulating fans:
If furnace qualifies - $50 back if your fan uses less than 2 percent of the energy consumed by the furnace
If furnace doesn’t qualify – 30 percent back on the cost of the fan
With such generous tax credits on the table, it just doesn’t make sense to put off energy-efficient HVAC upgrades. If you have a system that is in need of replacement, let our trained technicians help you find an appropriate tax-eligible upgrade. For an expert consultation, contact Air Assurance today!Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.