Tax Credits for 2011

The Federal Energy Tax Credit for 2011 applies to Building Envelope Improvements. Owners of existing homes may receive a tax credit worth 10% of the cost of upgrading the efficiency of the building's envelope. Installation (labor) costs are not included and the credit is capped at $500 for all improvements. To be eligible for the credit, the improvement must meet the prescriptive requirements established for it under the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (including supplements). The following improvements are eligible for the tax credit:

From January 1 through December 31, 2011: Natural gas & propane furnaces must meet an Annual Fuel Use Efficiency (AFUE) 95 or higher, oil furnaces and gas, oil and propane boilers must meet an AFUE of 95 or better. In addition, the credit only covers costs up to $150

Until December 31, 2011: The credit only covers costs up to $300 on central air conditioning units and air-source heat pumps must meet the highest tier standards set by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) as of February 17, 2009, which in most cases requires a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 16. SEER measures performance throughout the cooling season.

DTE Rebate Information

The Residential HVAC Rebate Program is back! Saving money on new, energy-efficient equipment has never been easier. Rebates are available for equipment installations on or after November 1, 2010. 

Your HVAC contractor will be submitting your rebate request through our new online application system. 

Take advantage of DTE Energy rebates by following these simple steps:

1.     Confirm your eligibility - All Detroit Edison residential electric customers are eligible for an ECM motor and programmable thermostat rebate.  All MichCon residential gas customers are eligible for a 95% AFUE furnace rebate and programmable thermostat rebate.

2.     Kelley Brothers LC is a participating contractor in the program.

3.     Select your new equipment - Your contractor will help you determine which HVAC equipment qualifies for rebates and properly size the equipment for maximum efficiency.

4.     Install the equipment - Have your contractor install the equipment in your home.

5.     Sign the rebate application - Simply provide the contractor with your Detroit Edison or MichCon account number(s) and sign the terms and conditions page of the application that your contractor will provide. Your contractor will submit the completed application online on your behalf.  If you wish to receive updates on your rebate during processing, please give your e-mail address to the contractor so they enter it on the online application form.

6.     Receive your rebate check - DTE Energy will process your completed application, and you will receive your rebate check within six to eight weeks.

Consumer Energy Rebates

Take advantage of the rebate incentives for 2011 and save energy year-round. According to ENERGY STAR^®  you could save about $200 a year when replacing your heating and cooling equipment with high efficiency units. With heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) accounting for 50 percent of your total energy use, switching to energy efficient components can lower your bill and still keep you comfortable all year. 

Consumers Energy has valuable rebates on energy efficient air conditioners and furnaces that can make your purchase more affordable. If your system has reached its rated lifetime, usually between 10 and 15 years, use our rebates to upgrade to high-efficiency equipment. It will give you a striking difference in energy costs. 

Look below to see all the heating and cooling rebates from Consumers Energy. This program covers products purchased and installed on or after January 1, 2011. 

Kelley Brothers LC is a qualified participating contractor in the program. 

*In order to qualify for a Heat Pump Rebate, the new system must replace an existing Heat Pump.