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Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credit
Under the current HVAC stimulus, consumers
who purchase and install specific products, such as energy
efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and
cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit
for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements "placed
in service" starting January 1, 2009, through December 31,
2010 under the
2009 Stimulus. See
EnergyStar.gov for a complete summary of energy
efficiency HVAC stimulus tax credits available to consumers.
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Consider purchasing a new ENERGY
STAR® qualified furnace with a variable speed motor.
An average home can save up to $549 in natural gas
and electrical costs annually when upgrading from a
standard 60% efficiency natural gas furnace to a 95%
efficiency furnace with a high efficiency variable
speed motor.
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Keep your furnace clean,
lubricated and properly adjusted with
annual maintenance. If your furnace is working
at peak efficiency it will use less energy and cost
less to operate.
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Clean or replace the filter
every 1-2 months - a dirty filter reduces the
airflow and forces the furnace to run longer to heat
your home.
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Install a programmable
thermostat. You can save 2% on your heating bill for
every 1 degree C you turn down your thermostat. With
a programmable thermostat to consistently lower your
heat when you don’t need it
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