US Tax Credits Available

Tax Credits Available

Tax Credits for 2009

MichCon is currently offering its residential gas customers cash rebates to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

The Residential High-Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace Rebate Program provides a $250 rebate for homeowners who replace their old, functioning furnaces with a more efficient new natural gas furnace. For more information go to DTE Energy.

The Residential Energy Audit Rebate Incentive Program offers a $250 rebate to homeowners who have an energy audit performed on their home and complete at least one of the recommended measures from the audit*. For more information, go to DTE Energy

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

HVAC EQUIPMENT	Central A/C	Split Systems: EER >=13 SEER >= 16 Package systems: EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500	Note - not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria. For a partial list of qualifying products go to: Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
	Air Source Heat Pumps	Split Systems: HSPF >= 8.5 EER >= 12.5 SEER >= 15 Package systems: HSPF >= 8 EER >= 12 SEER >= 14
	Natural Gas or Propane Furnace	AFUE >= 95
	Oil Furnace	AFUE >= 90
	Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler	AFUE >= 90
	Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan	No more than 2% of furnace total energy use.
Water Heaters	Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater	Energy Factor >= 0.82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.	30% of cost, up to $1,500	All ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heaters will qualify. There are currently no ENERGY STAR qualified gas storage tank or gas condensing water heaters that qualify. View ENERGY STAR criteria for water heaters.
Water Heaters	Electric Heat Pump Water Heater	Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0	30% of cost, up to $1,500

*In order to qualify for this rebate, homes must be built prior to December 31st, 1999. These programs are pilot programs that began in 2008. MichCon plans to offer a more expanded rebate program in the future.

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