What is and what isn't covered by the federal tax credit is a question that throws most people. It seems that everybody these days wants to go "green". But how in the world are they going to pay for it? Keeping up with all of the green choices is almost a full-time job. And trying to navigate the variety of options and opportunities available for property owners just takes way too much time. Fortunately, you've found Eco Evaluator.
We have compiled a working list for our clients and update it regularly. To save you some time we thought you could use a quick reference of items that currently do not qualify.
Products not covered by the federal tax credit
Ceiling fans
Clothes washers & dryers
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
Dehumidifiers
Dishwashers
Electric furnaces/ Boilers
Electric storage tank water heaters
Electric tankless water heaters
Evaporative coolers (swamp coolers)
Lighting (light fixtures, CFLs, LEDs)
Ovens/ Ranges
Power factor correction devices
Programmable thermostats
Refrigerators
Roof coatings
Room air conditioners
TVs
Toilets
Window treatments
Whole house fans
Note: Many utility companies offer incentives for some of the energy efficiency measures on this list. Here are a few quick links to utility company program incentives and rebates in California:
SoCal Edison: www.sce.com/rebatesandsavings/
SoCal Gas: www.socalgas.com/rebates/residential/
SDG&E: www.sdge.com/residential/rebates.shtml
PG&E: www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates
SMUD: www.smud.org/en/rebates/Pages/index.aspx
