Choose your windows and your contractor wisely folks!
Not all windows/doors qualify for the $1,500 dollar 2009/2010 energy efficient tax credits as the standard have increased significantly.
Not all “Energy star rated windows” Qualify for this tax credit/ several do not!
Products Purchased on or after June 1, 2009
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=windows_doors.pr_taxcredits
•Windows must meet the following minimum standards
Both the U- Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) must be
A U-Factor of less than or equal to 0.30 and
A Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of less than or equal to 0.30.
The credit is combined over 2009 and 2010 for eligible and qualifying products purchased and installed from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
Choose your contractor or installer wisely folks!
A licensed contractor pays taxes and has insurance that will protect you and them if something stops or complicates the job, dealing with unlicensed and uninsured contractors can turn your world into a nightmare if anyone is ever hurt on the job, or if you ever have to file a warranty claim.
How?
By checking with state consumer officials, you can find out if the contractors are licensed, how long they've been in business, who are their officers, how many complaints are filed against them, if any, and other information.
Where?
By visiting these web-site links below, you can easily verify whether or not someone is actually licensed or even in business by simply typing in the name of the person, business or contractors license # you intend to do business with.
Visit the Utah Division of occupational and professional licensing
Licensee lookup & verification system where you can
Verify a License