As a homeowner you are committed to your project’s objectives and ambitions. We would encourage green building techniques in a renovation or new building project because there are many positive outcomes from building green, including healthier living spaces, and greater return on investment, especially in terms of life cycle costs.
Our green consulting and sustainable design team understands your perspective and will be pleased to work with you and facilitate your green project goals. Please our green building consultants today!
Also, please browse through our homeowner’s pages, and other relevant material, and check back often for up to date and relevant green building news and information.
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The only tax credits for homeowners building their own homes are for photovoltaics, solar water heating, and fuel cells ("residential energy efficiency property"). To qualify for the fuel cell credit, the new home you are building must be planned as your principle residence. The credit for photovoltaic and solar water heating property does not have to be for your principal residence; so, rental units, second homes, etc... are all eligible.
On February 27, 2008, the House passed $18.1 billion in renewable energy tax incentives, including an extension of the tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements. This bill must still pass in the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Go to
Energy Star for more information.
The tax credit for new windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC and non-solar water heating are ONLY available for existing homes.
There are also local private company based incentives.
for more detailed information on tax credits and other related issues.
