Legislation Introduced in Senate to Extend Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

The $2,000 tax credit for energy efficient homes unless extended by Congress will expire on January 1, 2010. Bi-partisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to extend the $2,000 credit to December 31, 2012 and create a $5,000 credit for homes that use 50% less whole house energy than the 2004 IECC (50 HERS Index). The bill was co-sponsored by Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Click on Snowe, Feinstein, Bingaman Bill to download the legislation.

It is critical that your voice is heard in Washington. Contact your state's Senators and urge to support legislation to extend the tax credit for energy efficient homes.