2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. The highlights are:

  • Tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
  • Tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30% with a max credit of $1500
  • Tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex: $300 for an AC) have been converted to 30% of the cost, which includes installation.
  • Furnaces incorporating an advanced Main Air Circulating Fan that uses no more than 2% of the furnace's total energy are eligible for a tax credit of up to 9% of the installed cost of the furnace, up to $1,500.

Summary of Equipment Efficiency Qualifications:
All qualifications in the equipment group must be satisfied to qualify for the credit

  • Split Air Conditioning: 16 SEER & 13 EER
  • Split Heat Pump: 15 SEER, 12.5 EER & 8.5 HSPF
  • Gas Furnace: 95% AFUE
  • Packaged Equipment: 14 SEER, 12 EER & 8 HSPF

Administration:
Administration is the responsibility of the IRS. Actual tax credit amount is based on your personal tax situation and you should consult a tax professional to determine your potential credit. Review and print a copy of the Concord™ Tax Credit Certificate and the Matched System Guide for specific qualifying system matches and keep for your records and future tax filing. Please contact your local independent dealer for more details or visit the ENERGY STAR® website.

Definitions:
SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating
EER - Energy Efficiency Ratio
HSPF - Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (applies to Heat Pumps only)
AFUE - Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

Qualifying Equipment*

Split Air Conditioning
4AC14L18P-2
4AC14L24P-2
4AC14L30P-2
4AC14L36P-2
4AC14L41P-2
4AC14L47P-2
4AC16LT24P
4AC18LT24P
4AC18LT36P
4AC18LT48P
Split Heat Pump
2HP14*36P-1
4HP14L18P-2
4HP14L24P-2
4HP14L30P-2
4HP14L36P-2
4HP14L42P-2
4HP14L48P-2
4HP14L60P-2
4HP16LT24P
4HP16LT36P
4HP16LT48P
4HP16LT60P
4HP18LT24P
4HP18LT36P
95% AFUE Furnace
CG95CC040V12B
CG95CC060V14B
CG95CC080V16C
CG95CC080V20C
CG95CC100V20D
CG95TC040V12B
CG95TC060V14B
CG95TC080V16C
CG95TC080V20C
CG95TC100V20C
CG95TB040D12B
CG95TB060D12B
CG95TB080D16C
CG95TB100D20C
95G1DF045BP12-*
95G1DF070BP12-*
95G1DF090CP20-*
95G1DF110CP20-*
95G1UH045BP08-*
95G1UH045BP12-*
95G1UH070BP12-*
95G1UH090CP12-*
95G1UH090CP16-*
95G1UH110CP16-*
95G1UH110CP20-*
95G1UH135DP20-*
Other Furnace Models**
CG80RC075V14BL
CG80RC100V14BL
CG80RC125V20CL
CG80TC050V12B
CG80TC075V14B
CG80TC100V14B
CG80TC100V20C
CG80TC125V20C
CG80TC150V20D
CG95CC125V20D
CG95TC125V20C
CG95UC125V20D
80G2UH070AV12-*
80G2UH090BV16-*
80G2UH110CV20-*

*Qualifying equipment is subject to change based on IRS rules. Some equipment qualifications are based on a specific AHRI system match. Please contact your local independent dealer for details.

**Furnaces with a qualified Main Air Circulating Fan (up to a 9% tax credit only).