Incentives and rebates

Federal Tax Credit

EarthLinked products for space heating/cooling that were "placed in service" in 2006 and 2007 qualify for a federal tax credit pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Under the IRS rules, manufacturers need to certify that specific measures are eligible. Homeowners should obtain a copy of this certification (see below) when buying these products from the manufacturer, contractor or retailer. Certifications need not be submitted to the IRS, but should be kept on file in case the IRS has questions.

• Manufacturer's Certification Statement (PDF, 57 KB)
• Additional information from Tax Incentives Assistance Project

Other Helpful Links

• GeoSmart Sustainable Financing Solutions. Developed to assure that contractors and manufacturers had a complete and simple to use financing platform in place that could fund the smallest energy efficient home improvement up to larger geothermal installations.
• DSIRE. A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Incentives for Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems. Sponsored by the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium.
• Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP). Sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field, is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
• Energy Policy Act of 2005 Tax Credits. A State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) web page offering several articles on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Tax Credits.
• Funding Opportunities. This SECO web site lists national funding opportunities for energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy projects and initiatives.
• DOE's Financing Solutions & Incentives. Provides useful links to energy efficiency and renewable energy financing resources for homeowners, small business, industry, utilities, state and local programs, federal building, and international projects.
• ENERGY STAR. Offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions - helping to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy that identifies energy efficient products. Energy Star programs and products help save the environment and save consumers money by using less energy through advanced design or construction.
• U. S. Housing and Urban Development — Energy Efficient Mortgage Home Owner Guide. Additional information on an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM).