The Federal Government will give a
RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT OF 30%
on a qualified Solar Electric Hybrid Air
Conditioning System

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| Small 5'x5' Solar Collector on roof |
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling in
the United States, and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures include labor costs for onsite preparation,
assembly and system installation, piping or electrical work / wiring to interconnect a system to the home, permits, etc...
If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year.
The excess credit can be carried forward until 2016. The maximum allowable credit, equipment requirements and other
details vary by technology, as outlined below:
According to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY -
Cooling and heating account for over 70% of the energy use in a typical South Florida home,
making it the largest energy expense for most homes. A wide variety of technologies are available for cooling and heating
your home, and they achieve a wide range of efficiencies in converting their energy sources into useful heat or cool air for
your home. In addition, many cooling & heating systems have certain supporting equipment, such as a programmable
thermostat, which may provide an opportunity for saving energy.