ACRECO, Inc.
Arlington's Creative Construction
Call Us in DFW, Texas at (866) 930-0235 or (817) 860-0050 for
Home Remodeling & Additions
For ALL of your Construction & Remodeling NEEDS

Why Choose Us?
  • Cost Control Experts
  • References Available
  • Registered Contractors
  • Locally Owned & Operated  
  • In Arlington, Tx since 1993
  • Fully Insured
  • 24/7 Emergency Service

 

Services:
Home Contractor
Home Additions
 Roofing Contractor 
Bathroom Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Commercial Contractor
Commercial Interiors
Commercial Painting 
Commercial Flooring

ADA Compliance

Consumer Tax Credits

 

Memberships:
* Better Business Bureau™  Accredited Business
* CCR (Central Contractor Registrations)
* NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
* Registered Contractors (TRCC)Texas Residential Construction Commissions

Proudly Serving:
Dallas, Fort Worth and the entire DFW Metroplex
 This includes Dallas, Tarrant, Parker, Ellis
& Johnson Counties

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Women-Based Enterprise, Minority-Owned Business

 

Payment Options:

TIPS for HOMEOWNERS


Tax Credits for Consumers:

Home Improvements

Tax credits are now available for home improvements:

  • must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
  • must be for taxpayer's principal residence, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, and small wind energy systems (where second homes and rentals qualify)
  • $1,500 is the maximum total amount that can be claimed for all products placed in service in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and small wind energy systems which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016
  • must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement to qualify
  • for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement
  • improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010
  • If you are building a new home, you can qualify for the tax credit for geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind energy systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters. More.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Quick Note;

 

We provide this information as a courtesy to all of our website viewers. This information comes from the energystar.gov website. We will provide several links to their website for your convenience.

We here at Acreco are excited to help you participate in this opportunity to take advantage of the Federal Tax Credits for Energy efficiency.

 

UPDATED September 14, 2009

Quick link to the energystar website page: energystar.gov/taxcredits

SUMMARY OF TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS
Product CategoryProduct TypeTax Credit SpecificationTax CreditNotes
Insulation Insulation Meets 2009 IECC & Amendments 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Insulation.

Check to see if you have Home Performance with ENERGY STAR in your areas. Adding insulation to your home is covered.
Windows & Doors Windows, Doors, and Skylights Before June 1, 2009:
Must meet ENERGY STAR criteria

After June 1, 2009:
U factor <= 0.30

SHGC <= 0.30 		30% of cost, up to $1,5001

Not all ENERGY STAR labeled windows, doors, and skylights qualify for tax credit.

More information
Storm Windows & Storm Doors In combination with the exterior window over which it is installed:
  1. has a U-factor and SHGC of 0.30 or below
  2. Meets the IECC
30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Storm Doors and Storm Windows.
Roofing Metal Roofs,
Asphalt Roofs		 All ENERGY STAR qualified metal and reflective asphalt shingles 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Roofs.
HVAC Central A/C Split Systems:
SEER >= 16, EER >=13

Package systems:
SEER >= 14, EER >= 12		 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Central ACs.

FAQ on Air Source Heat Pumps.

Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit.
Air Source Heat Pumps Split Systems:
HSPF >= 8.5, EER >= 12.5, SEER >= 15

Package systems:
HSPF >= 8, EER >= 12, SEER >= 14 		30% of cost, up to $1,5001
Natural Gas or Propane Furnace

AFUE >= 95

 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Furnaces and Boilers.

Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit.
Oil Furnace

AFUE >= 90

 30% of cost, up to $1,5001
Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler

AFUE >= 90

 30% of cost, up to $1,5001
Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan No more than 2% of furnace total energy use. 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ: What if the fan qualifies, but the furnace does not?
Water Heaters Gas, Oil, Propane Water Heater Energy Factor >= 0.82
or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.		 30% of cost, up to $1,5001

FAQ on Water Heaters.
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Same criteria as ENERGY STAR: Energy Factor >= 2.0 30% of cost, up to $1,5001
Biomass Stove Biomass Stove

Stove which burns biomass fuel to heat a home or heat water.

Thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% as measured using a lower heating value.

 30% of cost, up to $1,5001 FAQ on Biomass Stoves.
Geo-Thermal Heat Pump Geo-Thermal Heat Pump

Same criteria as ENERGY STAR:

Closed Loop:
EER >= 14.1, COP >= 3.3

Open Loop:
EER >= 16.2, COP >= 3.6

Direct Expansion:
EER >= 15, COP >= 3.5

30% of the cost

All ENERGY STAR geo-thermal heat pumps qualify for the tax credit.

What about water-to-water geothermal heat pumps?

Must be “placed into service” before December 31, 2016.
Solar Energy Systems Solar Water Heating

At least half of the energy generated by the “qualifying property” must come from the sun. Homeowners may only claim spending on the solar water heating system property, not the entire water heating system of the household.

The credit is not available for expenses for swimming pools or hot tubs.

The water must be used in the dwelling.

The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).

 30% of cost

All ENERGY STAR solar water heaters qualify for the tax credit.

Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Photovoltaic Systems Photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the residence, and must meet applicable fire and electrical code requirement. 30% of cost

Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Small Wind Energy Systems Residential Small Wind Turbines Has nameplate capacity of not more than 100 kilowatts. 30% of cost

Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.
Fuel Cells Residential Fuel Cell and microturbine system

Efficiency of at least 30% and must have a capacity of at least 0.5 kW.

 30% of the cost, up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity

Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.

 

 

1Subject to a $1,500 maximum per homeowner for all improvements combined.

IRS Guidance:

For More Information:

1Either the 2001 Supplement of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code or the 2004 Supplement of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code.

2Subject to a $1,500 maximum per homeowner for all improvements combined.

3A Manufacturer’s Certification is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. The IRS encourages manufacturers to provide these Certifications on their website to facilitate identification of qualified products. Taxpayers must keep a copy of the certification statement for their records, but do not have to submit a copy with their tax return.

4Additional information on exterior window features may be viewed at Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Window.