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BREAKING: Proposed Tax Credit Extension
Friday, December 10th, 2010
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) have a new website feature helps contractors and Consumers Find Energy Efficiency Incentives – this wonderful page is worth a look here is the link: http://www.acca.org/consumer/dsire
FP&L (Florida Power & Light) Residential A/C Rebate Schedule link: Rebate Schedule.
Updated 04/26/12: The House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hear testimony today on various bills to extend the tax incentives that expired at the end of 2011 or will expire at the end of this year.
According to the Joint Tax Committee, there are approximately 70 tax incentives eligible for extension by Congress, many of them are targeted to help small business owners make capital investments in their businesses.
Members of the Congress will have the opportunity to testify in support of legislation to extend expiring tax provisions they have introduced or co-sponsored legislation this year. There is expected to be discussion of extending the tax credit for the installing higher efficiency HVAC equipment (Section 25C), construction of energy efficient homes (Section 45L), the 15 year straight line depreciation for qualified improvements to leasehold, restaurants, and retail buildings (Section 168), bonus depreciation for small businesses (Section 168), and increased expensing allowance to $500,000/$2,000,000 and expansion of Section 179.
As a member of the Residential Energy Efficient Tax Credit Industry Coalition, ACCA submitted testimony urging for the extension and expansion of the residential energy tax credit. The coalition is seeking a robust energy efficiency tax credit for qualified products, including furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps, of 10 percent of the purchase price up to $1,000. The coalition believes that a $1,000 tax credit is generally the minimum incentive needed to motivate consumers to improve their homes by purchasing these higher-performing products, and to do so in sizable enough numbers to positively influence residential energy consumption.
To read the Member Proposals Related To Certain Tax Provisions That Either Expired In 2011 Or Will Expire In 2012, Click here. End of Update 04/26/12.
The Senate version of the tax extender package negotiated by the President Obama and Congressional leaders was released last night. As expected it includes a two year extension of the Bush tax cuts for all income levels, lower capital gains tax rate for investors, increases the exemption for the estate tax to $5 million per individual and lowers the tax rate to 35%, and enacts the Alternative Minimum Tax “patch” for 2010 and 2011, and other pro-small businesses provision.
Unfortunately, while the tax package does include an extension of the 25c nonbusiness energy tax credits, (the official IRS name for the homeowner’s energy efficiency tax credit), last minute modifications were made resetting the credit value to pre-Stimulus bill levels of 10% of the installed costs with maximum credit for all qualified retrofits of $500.
The tax package also reinstates the caps on equipment that were in place in 2006 and 2007. That means the maximum tax credits available to an eligible taxpayer for installing a qualified central air condition and heat pump are $300, and the maximum tax credit available for a qualified furnace or boiler is $150.
The tax extender package also reinstates the lifetime credit caps which disqualify any homeowner who has claimed more than $500 in 25c tax credits since January 1, 2005, from any further credits.
Finally, the qualifying guidelines for natural gas and propane hot water boilers, and oil furnaces and hot water boilers are increased to 95% AFUE.
I’m still wading through all the language to see what other changes may be buried in the legislative text.
Still no word on whether or not substantive changes will allowed during Senate or House debate, more details about that will be forthcoming, including how you can support any efforts through grassroots action.
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Free HVAC Heating and Cooling Air Conditioning replacement system estimates for any manufacture, make or model at your home, office or on the phone.
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Aloha Air Conditioning opened it’s doors in 1982. Since then we have grown to become the most reliable, quality and honest contractor in the area.
Our Mission Statement is “To provide the highest quality service, at the lowest economical cost to our customers”.
Contact (954) 772 – 0079 Aloha today.
Let our sales team show you the benefit of up grading your air conditioning system.
No matter what brand, make or model you choose.
We are ready to provide you with a detailed estimate.
We will not only tell you up front, all the cost involved. We will put it in writing.
All replacement estimates are valid for 30 days guaranteed.
All out installations are performed to the highest standard. Well over and above the local city, county and state requirements.
Do you have a quote from another ac company, show us and lets compare, dollar for dollar.
We offer free estimates. On HVAC heating, cooling, air conditioning replacement systems.
All you have to do is ask. We are happy to provide a written estimate for any of your home or office needs.
Selecting the correct air conditioning system for your home is a big decision.
It’s an important investment today. It will play a key role in your home energy expenses for years to come.
When the summer heat is at its worst, you will want your family to have the best, most reliable cooling comfort possible.
Here are a few things to consider.
1. What do good central air units have in common?
The best equipment are efficient, operating on minimal electricity to hold utility bills down. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year. When properly maintained a good systems is quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs.
2. How can I be sure my Unit is the right size?
Obviously, an air conditioner that’s too small won’t keep your home sufficiently cool. What many do not realize is that an over-sized system will cycle (turn on and off) more than necessary, wasting expensive energy and possibly putting undue strain on the compressor.
- Window dimensions and exposure.
- Floor space.
- Insulation.
- local climate.
- Heat-generating appliances.
- The direction your home faces.
- Even the amount of your home’s exterior shaded by trees.
We will specify the cooling capacity of the system in either Btu/h (British thermal units of heat removed per hour) or refrigeration tons (one ton being equal to 12,000 Btu/h).
We offer free air conditioning replacement estimates. Request one today from our friendly and honest sales team for your home or office system.
Simply call (954) 772 0079.
Please feel free to request more information. Leave a comment. Tell us, what you thought about the information you found on this page of our website?
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Happy Thanks Giving to All our Aloha Air Conditioning Customers
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Aloha Air Conditioning refuses to charge you holiday rates this thanks giving day. It’s our way of saying thanks to YOU!
We not going to charge you double time this thanks giving like other companies.
Why should you pay more just because your air conditioner stops working on a holiday.
We are treating Thanks Giving Day this year just like as if it was a Sunday. Times are hard enough and Holidays are not supposed to make them harder.
We hope you will not need to but in case you do, know that we will be there for you.
Please have a safe and happy holiday.
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Why choose Aloha Air Conditioning?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
We asked our staff to write a few words about why they felt you should choose Aloha A/C over the rest of our HVAC competition.
Tim Flaherty responded first by writing “Loyalty, Honestly & Service Oriented“. Tim has been providing free Estimates on replacement equipment for Aloha Air Conditioning since 1985.
Rodrick Phillips had this to say ” All of our technicians are HVAC certified and mechanically inclined. Aloha is a customer based service and repair company always looking for a way to provide the needed service while saving customers money. ” Rod has over 40 years of experience and has been performing prevenitive maintenance and air duct cleanings since he came on board.
Edna Barry the back bone of the behind the scenes at aloha air had the following statement to add. “Aloha AC was founded on the foundation of (If you want the job done right) After 28 going on 29 years. The Aloha team has treated their heating and cooling customers as part of our family!”
Sheree Farrier also took the time to chime in with ” Our Loyalty to our customers, Our fast response time, Our reputation and the fact that when Parts are needed We make every attempt to deliver them and get your HVAC system running again the same day!” Sheree has been the first to answer the phone for the pasted 15 years. Some may even think she’s the owner.
Keep checking back and see what others have to say as we add them.
Tags: AC, Air Conditioning, American Standard, Broward, conservation, energy, green, high efficiency, HVAC, South Florida
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HVAC Air Conditioning System Dehumidistat Settings
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Tags: AC, Air Conditioning, energy, green, high efficiency, HVAC
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