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Frequently Asked Questions for Builders About the Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for New Homes To meet the energy saving requirements, a home must use no more than 50% of the energy used by a home built to 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) standards. The only way to determine if a home will qualify for the tax credit is to have an analysis done using an “eligible certifier”, commonly referred to as a home energy rater. To claim the tax credit the eligible contractor must complete IRS form 8908. The tax form is posted on the IRS web site at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf. The requirements to meet Energy Star and the tax credit are different. Qualification for Energy Star covers all energy use in a house, including water heating, lighting and appliances, while requirements for the tax credit only include space heating and cooling. The builder must first have the home tested by an eligible certifier (home energy rater) and obtain a signed document from the eligible certifier stating the following: “Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification, including accompanying documents, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts presented in support of this certification are true, correct, and complete.” The IRS recommends that the eligible builder retain the certification as part of the contractor’s records to document that the home meets the requirements. Tax deductions reduce tax payer’s overall taxable income with the value of the deduction dependent on the payer’s tax bracket. Tax credits on the other hand reduce the amount of tax a taxpayer owes dollar for dollar. Tax credits are more economically powerful than deductions. Energy Star Achievement The Thermal Bypass Checklist is a 23-point list of building details where thermal bypass, or the movement of heat around or through insulation, frequently occurs due to missing air barriers or gaps between the air barrier and insulation. The Thermal Bypass Checklist must be completed by a certified home energy rater in order for a home to be qualified as ENERGY STAR, however, up to six items may be verified by the builder to minimize required field trips by the rater. |
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| Capitalize on Your Partnership Americans increasingly recognize the ENERGY STAR. Don’t miss this opportunity to let potential customers know about your commitment to building comfortable and energy-efficient homes. ��Integrate the ENERGY STAR Logo Mark and messages into all of your materials, including: ��Advertisements, bill boards, and community signage, ��Sales office, model home, or design-center signage, ��Direct mail campaigns, ��Take-home materials and brochures, ��Sales contracts, specifications, price sheets, and floor plans, Promotional materials, such as pens and magnets, ��Web site, including pop-up advertisements, ��Company vehicle magnets, ��Name tags |
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