The Green Upgrade!!

The Green Upgrade!!

Let's upgrade!! Normally upgrading your home will only cost you but now thanks to a new stimulus plan, some upgrades will actually earn you at tax credit. There is a catch though. To see the green you have to think green. New tax incentives for energy-efficient and renewable energy upgrades may take some of the sting out of the price of renovating your home with "green" technologies.

There are many home owners who have not seen any benefit from the various economic stimulus plans. These new tax credits may offer some consolation to those homeowners. The incentives include up to $1,500 in tax credits for adding qualifying windows, doors, insulation, roofs, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters and even wood and pellet stoves to your house in 2009 and 2010. It doesn't stop there. If you are looking into more expensive renewable energy sources like solar technology, small wind-energy systems or geothermal-well systems, you can receive a tax credit up to 30% of qualifying costs with no upper limit through 2016.

It is a time when all your gut instincts tell you to save, save, save! However, the bulk of these incentives are only available for 2009 and 2010. Upgrading your home with "green" technology will also add to the value of your home. You will also see a drop in your own energy consumption and will save on your energy costs as well. It is not often you can do something for the environment and also benefit your pocketbook or bottom line. So if you have been thinking of doing some upgrades, take some time to check out the "green" alternatives. You may find that going green and saving green can many times go hand in hand!!

If you are looking for a "green" home or a dream home, give Sandy's Team a call at (225) 677-SOLD or email info@sandyco.com. We are here it help you in East Baton Rouge, Livingston Parish, and Ascension Parish.