"John: The chase is unlikely to have been treated as "conditioned" space by the builder. If it is not air sealed it performs basically like a small garage with a fireplace instead of a car in it.
Current code requires an…"
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EPAct builder tax credit extension
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Folks, I have gotten an email from RESNET stating that this has been extended and made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010. Has anyone gotten more details on this yet? I want to make sure that there are no…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lorna G. Fear Jan 4, 2011.
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Ed Voytovich replied to John Shillito's discussion Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intake in the group Best Practices (Residential)
Simon Craig replied to John Shillito's discussion Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intake in the group Best Practices (Residential)"Yes. Its correct."
John Shillito replied to John Shillito's discussion Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intake in the group Best Practices (Residential)"That is correct Armando.
I'm sure we won't be doing anything intrusive with regard to the chase, but I'd like to know if we could seal off the vent, as that was certainly a pathway for outside air to enter into the home."
Armando Cobo replied to John Shillito's discussion Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intake in the group Best Practices (Residential)"I imagine is pretty hard to tell much without the brand and its installation instructions to know what was required for that particulare fireplace model; not all fireplaces are built nor installed the same. It'll be interested to know how…"
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Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intake
Wood burning fireplace on 13 year old home in Wisconsin. Exterior wall with cantilevered chase. During blower door test I found noticeable air leakage to the inside from above the metal firebox. Would naturally suspect air leakage from the top and back of the chase. However, there are 2 air intakes on the chase - one is for outside air to the firebox as expected. The other one seems to be just an open vent to the chase. Outside air was freely entering the 2nd vent and into the home while…See More
Lorna G. Fear replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"And here's the link to eQuest, the DOE's free building energy analysis tool so you can start practicing. I hear that eQuest is about to get approved for HERS rater use, at least in California.
http://doe2.com/equest/"
Lorna G. Fear replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"Straight out of the IRS' Notice 2006-27 are the following instructions for filing for the tax credit
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Ensure certification contains all of the following:.01 The name, address, and telephone number of the eligible certifier..02 The address of…"
Lorna G. Fear replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"Since the credit has been made retroactive and extended (as opposed to being amended or appended), I suspect the forms and procedures for claiming it will not be changed. We should be able to find out most things by referring to the existing…"
Hunter Dendy replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"Yes, but still don't see any mention of the $2000 tax credit for builders building to 50% of the current energy code, as mentioned on the IRS site."
Hunter Dendy replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"I still wonder why this doesn't show up on the Energy Star or RESNET websites. I know it's not directly linked to either, but still seems like a huge benefit of going through their systems/requirements."
Hunter Dendy replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"I saw Vivek's post earlier and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!"
John Shillito replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"Also check the DSIRE website link given by Vivek Mohta
---------- Forwarded message ----------From: RESNET <sbaden@resnet.us>Date: Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:19 AMSubject: Congress Extends Federal Tax Credit for Energy
Efficient Homes and Other…"
Vivek Mohta replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension""The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 reinstated this credit retroactively for homes acquired after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2012." Details at DSIRE, probably the best site on…"
Hunter Dendy replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"I'm also finding it very difficult to find anything about this other than second hand. Is it official, what are the qualifications and tax credit amounts etc.? I keep finding links to Energy Star, which is only showing credits for consumer…"
Lorna G. Fear replied to John Shillito's discussion EPAct builder tax credit extension"John, I missed this. Will you please post the RESNET message here?
Thanks!"
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