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Tax credits available for

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energy-saVlng measures
Better Business Bureau exterior window::" storm
of Mississippi doors and exterior doors,
Ridgeland - The Amer­ Roofing and insulation"
ican Recovery and Rein­ including metal or asphalt 1
vestmeIJt Act of 2009 shingles,
included new and expanded Heating and cooling sys­
tax credits for homeowners. tems, including energy effi­
Qualifying improvements cient central Ale units, oil
include installing wind or furnaces and gas furnaces,
solar energy systems or a Water heaters, including
new roof. energy efficient gas, oiL
The Better Business propane and electric
Bureau (BBB) Serving healers.
!\.lississippi cautions con­ A complete list of quali­
sumers to be sure tllat any fying horne improvements
energy saving products pur­ is available online at <
chased actually qualify for www,energystar.gov/tax­
the tax credit, credits >,
·'Homeowner> should The BBB offers advice
keep in mind that having an
for homeowners when
Energy Star seal does not
making home improve­
guarantee that the product
qualifies for tax credits," ments:
said Bill Moak, BBB Mis­ Always check the COffi­
sissippi President pany/contraclor ",ilh the
The following improve­ BBB to get their rating and
ments can qualify for a tax determine if they are
credit for 30 percent of the accredited by the BBB.
improvement cost up to Get several estimates for
$1,500 total for all projects. Remember that
improvements: you do not have to use any I
Windows and doors, specitlc contractors in order
induding energy efficient to take advantage of the tax:
skylights, storm windows, credit