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2011 Builders Federal Tax Credit for new Homes
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Is anyone "modeling" Homes to achieve the 2011 Federal Tax Credit? In our climate zone (2), Im trying to get a handle on the "Must Do's" to pass in REMRATE vs Energy Star 2.5/3.0Any Help appreciatedContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey Sauls Nov 15, 2011.
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Kent Mitchell replied to Roger Shipp's discussion 2011 Builders Federal Tax Credit for new Homes"We too are located in Washington State and have found that most homes built to the "NW Energy Star" requirements meet the Federal tax credit. The exception is a ranch style house meeting the bare ES minimums - they usually have to…"
Eric Lowry replied to Roger Shipp's discussion 2011 Builders Federal Tax Credit for new Homes"Has this tax credit program been extended beyond the end of 2011?"
Roger Shipp replied to Roger Shipp's discussion 2011 Builders Federal Tax Credit for new Homes"Thanks for taking the time to reply"
Tyson Pischel replied to Roger Shipp's discussion 2011 Builders Federal Tax Credit for new Homes"Going from Energy Star to tax credit level in Washington State may not require any addition measures depending on which compliance pathway you choose. To qualify my statement, the "Northwest Energy Star" requirements are more stringent…"
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