Posted by April Shetrone on Apr.15, 2010

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Have you filed your taxes for 2009? Have you recently purchased an energy efficient product or renewable energy system? If so, you may be eligible for a tax credit. While not all energy star products qualify, several large ticket items do. The best place to find information is on the Energy Star website.

The site provides information on what products qualify, how to apply, and frequently asked questions. There are three different categories of products, and each category has its own requirements. Some of the qualifying products include biomass stoves, insulation, water heaters, windows, doors, geothermal heat pumps, residential wind turbines, solar energy systems, fuel cells, roofs, heating, and air conditioning. Qualifying products are eligible for a tax credit of 30% of cost (with some limitations).

To find more information, visit the Energy Star website. Even if you do not qualify for a tax credit, every green diva mom should be familiar with the Energy Star mission and products. Energy star products can save you money by reducing your electric bill and help save the environment by reducing energy usage. Even products that do not qualify for a tax credit, such as small appliances, are worth the upgrade.

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