In accordance with the new Stimulus Package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has modified and extended the federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency.

What Are the Qualifications For the Tax Credit?   
This tax credit applies to the following product categories from Preservation:

  1. Climashield Insulation® Package
  2. ENERGY STAR® Windows and Patio Doors**
  3. An ENERGY STAR qualifying insulated glass package will be any glass unit that enables the window or patio door to achieve the required U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or lower.
  4. Purchase and install qualifying products beginning February 17, 2009 through December 31, 2010 and meet all other criteria outlined in the federal tax code.
  5. Save retail sales receipts and all NFRC, ENERGY STAR, and Manufacturer Certification labels and file with all of your other tax documents.
  6. Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase on your federal filing for the 2009 and the 2010 tax year.
Insulation Tax Certificate
Qualified Product Listing
Window Tax Certificate

Details of the 2009/2010 Energy Tax Credit

The tax credit is for the cost of the product only and includes no installation costs. Make sure that you request a sales receipt that indicates product cost only.

If you are building a new home, the tax credit does not apply to windows, doors, insulation or roofing.

*Many Preservation window and door products manufactured with certain versions of the Climshield Insulated Glass Package will qualify when used for remodeling, replacement or home improvement. These glass packages contain many combinations of low emissivity (Low-E) glass and an argon or krypton inert gas fill. Different window or patio door models offered by Preservation may require alternative combinations to meet the federal requirements. It is always suggested to consult your tax planner and review all IRS guidelines. Neither preservation nor its representatives shall act as a tax advisor.

**Not all ENERGY STAR qualified windows, patio doors and insulation panels meet the tax credit criteria. Talk with your Preservation dealer to make sure your purchase qualifies.

***The above is the best available information and is a partial summary of the revisions to the federal tax code (U.S. Code Title 26, Section 25C) as updated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The following link and the IRS website should be consulted for additional information (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206869,00.html). Preservation bears no responsibility in the validation of obtaining the tax credit.

Preservation expressly disclaims any responsibility for determining whether a particular product qualifies for the tax credit. Further, Preservation does not intend to and is not providing legal or tax advice and recommends that purchasers consult their own tax advisor to determine whether the products they purchase qualify for the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS. Additional information can be found at: www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

"ENERGY STAR" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Preservation is a registered trademark. All other marks where denoted are marks of Preservation.

Preservation siding, windows and patio doors are manufactured for comfort, durability and superior energy efficiency. And now, when you purchase qualifying Preservation products you can earn a credit of up to 30% of the product cost and up to $1,500 on your federal income tax*.