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Question: Green home rebates or tax credits?

We are considering the purchase of a green built home. They build homes with the highest quality, most enviro friendly and health conscious products available. They also use high effeciency appliances (f, s, w&d, dw, hwt, furnace), doors and windows. My question is – are there government rebates (ie they mail you rebate check, not related to taxes) or are there tax credits/deductions available to us for making such a purchase? BTW we live in Canada. Thanks
The website looks great, but I live in Canada, I need Canadian info!

Answer: the home would save you money many more years to come

North Haven: 2009 year in review

Byline:  Kyle Swartz Breaking News:  No With the decade coming to an end, The North Haven Citizen takes a look back at some of the biggest stories in our town in 2009. Photos Photo0101_YearInReviewGRADS.JPG Credit:  Citizen photo by Kevin Pataky Caption:  North Haven High School’s 2009 graduates throw their carnations in the air to celebrate their graduation at the June 23 ceremony. Photo0101 …

REP. JIM SENSENBRENNER: Green Building byMarket, Tax Credits

Question: Anybody out there using a solar heated stirling engine to generate residential electricity?

I am a general contractor in Texas, I am currently designing a environmentally friendly home for myself and young family to live in. I am viewing my options on electricity generation, i.e PV with battery and invertor, bio diesel generators, solar powered stirling engine, possibly offsetting solar power with wind. I have a design for a trombe wall which will help cool the house in the summer and heat it in the winter. Solar powered H2O heaters are a no brainer, My brother in the UK has one and has an abundant amount of hot H20. The cooling system will probably encompass geo-thermal energy, again a lot of systems available, unfortunately for the masses these systems are more expensive than traditional energy sucking compressors and heat exchangers. Hopefully by the time I invest in renewable energy for my home the government will offer more than a $2000.00 TAX credit toward the investment.
If so please forward me details.

Answer: Yes

But I live in England

Solar panels good investment for winery in Amity Township

Three years ago, Darvin Levengood made what turned out to be a prophetic move. Levengood, president of Manatawny Creek Winery in Amity Township, installed solar panels on the winery’s roof to power the operation.

Solar Hot Water Heater Installation – Corbett Kroehler

Question: Can the stimulus package help save my step dads small business?

My step-dad owes $30,000 in taxes for his auto mechanic shop. His credit isn’t horrible but it also isn’t that great either. Does anyone know what he can do? Is there anyway he can receive some of the money from the stimulus package?

Answer: First off your step dad needs to pay his tax bills. He should never have allowed this to happen and should have managed his business better. As for the stimulus well that it is not for small businesses and he will not qualify for any government grants or loans as long as he owes back taxes. Sorry to say but if he cannot manage his business better than this then he maybe up the creek without a paddle.

Auto industry to turn around in new year: report

Although the auto industry has been hit hard by the recession, vehicle sales are set to gain momentum in the new year and could see record volumes in 2011, according to Scotia Economics’ Global Auto Report released Tuesday.

Rep. Miller speaks at GOP Stimulus Press Conference

It is obvious to change the decoration of your home after few years. For all these gutter cleaning, siding and roofing is very important. In Atlanta, there are plenty of opportunities you can get regarding renovation of your home in affordable price. Roofing is one of the major and costly services and that is why it is very important to choose the proper roof Atlanta service to repair the damages. In this article, we are going to discuss about various facts regarding renovating your home. Atlanta gutter cleaning services and Atlanta siding services can help you to renovate your house easily and without facing much trouble.

The first thing is to clean the gutter. Try to clean your house with power wash once in every year. Dirty gutters can make your home look terrible and all the beauty away from your home. A strong degreaser is very important to clean the gutters properly. If you failed to clean the entire gutter easily then goof off can be used to remove them properly. But if you feel that they are so dirty that nothing can bring back the previous look in it then it is a better idea to replace them with a new one. If you are using degreaser then do not rush. Put the degreaser and then give it some time. After some time remove the gutter and you will get back the cleanness you want.

There are many people who give up immediately after noticing the water damage. But, they must contact the professional immediately after they see the problem. Initially you may just see water leaking and suddenly one day you may have realised that the problem has become much bigger than you have thought. After a storm there are bigger possibilities for your roof to get damaged. You need not start repairing the roof until the storm gets over. You can always opt for a new roof but that means a lot of expenses which is not always affordable. Why investing in to a new roof when little bit of maintenance can solve all your troubles.

You must contact good Atlanta roofing contractors who can provide you the best of the services. Guttering and siding is very crucial parts of your roofing process. The outer covering is known as siding and it protects your roof and the walls from various weather effects. You can opt for Atlanta siding too. Atlanta siding is available in various forms like metal, masonry, wood, plastic and some other composite materials. Steel and copper is popularly used as roofing materials all over. You can zinc covers with steel also. If you want long lasting roof then you must keep a close eye on the ventilation. It plays a crucial part in roof maintenance. If there is no roof ventilation then overheated attics can damage the roof and obviously everyone wants the roof to be protected and safe. Many home owners have some misconceptions regarding the roofing costs. You just need to be a little cautious about the payment, insurances and replacement costs. If you search thoroughly you can find plenty of affordable options for your roofs.

Fix It Up: Stimulus for Home Repairs

If you thought President Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package was just for the banks and car companies, you’ve got a nice surprise coming. Part of that package has your name on it. All you have to do to get your piece of the stimulus pie is carry out some energy-saving home

Minuvash Solar Project for RoyalIran

Question: can u get a tax credit for home improvements that save money and energy?

we added new windows and we going to make more improvements around the house to help save energy and money. ie replaceing old doors, new roofing etc

Answer: www.energystar.gov is a great resource.

Whatever you buy has to meet certain criteria. You cannot just get a credit for putting on any new door. It has to be an exterior door and meet the energy criteria.

Also the most credit you can qualify for is $1500 and then it’s only good if you actually owe that much in tax.

10 home-improvement projects for 2010

With a minimal budget and a little sweat equity, your home can go from a “so-so” to a “wow” in no time. Whether you want to update your existing living space or add value to a house you are trying to sell, investing in some basic home renovations can make a huge impact.

Sunlight Turn Into Solar Power