Window replacement Spokane $1,500 tax credit

President Obama signs a huge stimulus bill that will award up to $1,500 for energy saving home improvements. Energy saving purchases include furnaces, new windows and doors, and insulation. This bill was expanded from a similar bill a couple of years back, but offers five times more relief to homeowners. Guidelines for recieving the tax credit make it clear that conserving energy is the #1 priority. New window replacement U-values and solar heat gain coefficient values will need to be almost 15% lower than existing energy star ratings. These strict parameters will force window manufacturers to develop better products for consumers. It will be up to contractors to ensure homeowners are purchasing qualifying windows in order to obtain this tax incentive. Homeowners should be very aware of these guidelines and make sure it is written in their contracts to avoid losing the tax credit. You can learn more details about this topic by going to www.simonton.com/taxcredit. This blog was brought to you by Cowboy & Indian Windows & Siding, Spokane, Wa.