Window Film Tax Credits and Installation Rebates

Receive federal tax credits for installing qualifying window film in 2010

The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act reinstated Federal tax credits for consumers who make certain energy-efficient improvements to their homes. This bill extended tax credits for energy efficient home improvements, such as energy saving window film.

Under section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.), homeowners can receive a 30 percent credit on the costs of "qualified energy efficiency improvements," including Advanced Solar Technologies solar control window films on windows, doors, and skylights. This tax credit applies only to improvements made to a primary residence from Jan. 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2010. Tax credits are generally more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction because a tax credit reduces your tax dollar-for-dollar, while a deduction only removes a percentage of the tax that is owed. If you can itemize energy-related purchases on your federal income tax form, it will lower the total amount of tax you owe the federal government.

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SDG&E Cash Rebates for Window Film Installation:

Presently, SDG&E is giving window film rebates for small, medium, and large commercial buildings. For 2010 the cash rebates are $1.35 per square foot of qualifying film installed. Call today for more details.

Excerpt from SDG&E’s Website: “The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SDG&E under the auspices of the CPUC. Program funds will be made on a first-come, first served basis until program funds are no longer available.”

There are no rebates for Residential customers at this time. For more information please visit this direct link to their Energy Savings Center if this link does not work you will need to start at their home page at www.sdge.com.