Energy Efficient Windows Tax Credit Helping Businesses

The Pella Corp. reports that sales are beginning to rise as a result of the energy efficient windows tax credit currently available to consumers who upgrade to super efficient windows.

cheap online zoloft style=”font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;”>A spokeswoman for the company, Kathy Harkema, said that despite layoff of 37 workers earlier in the fall, the company is nearly at full production.  The company employs 8,600 throughout the country and is Iowa-based. It is one of the major green businesses that manufacture energy efficient windows in the United States.

One element of the recession has actually helped Pella Corp.: fewer people are moving and more are getting to home improvement jobs in their current homes.  Naturally, homeowners want to install the most energy efficient windows and doors because of the long-term savings in energy and dollars expected from this improvement, and the government is currently offering incentives to help make that possible.

The energy efficient windows tax credit that was expanded in the 2009 Stimulus Package offers a reason for home owners to get to the “to do” job jar now. Windows and doors installed and “placed in service” between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 are eligible if they are certified energy efficient. The credit is only for renovation of primary residences and does not apply for second homes or for new homes.  The credit covers 30% of the costs up to $1500. 

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