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Now is the time to increase your home's energy efficiency, lower your taxes and utility bills and reduce your impact on the environment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act entitles you to an energy tax credit of up to $1,500 on energy-efficient building materials like insulation and roofing.

You can take the energy tax credit in 2009 and/or 2010 and you'll save money for years to come! According to the ENERGY STAR® program, installing adequate insulation or adding a solar reflective roof can save you money on utility bills. And you'll be reducing your carbon footprint by using less oil, gas and electricity.

How energy efficient is your home?

Visit the websites below for tools to help you determine the energy efficiency of your home and find more ways you can save money.

• ENERGY STAR can help you with conducting home energy audits. Check out the Tax Credit Information and FAQs.
• The US Department of Energy can help you calculate R-values in your area.
• Stay on top of energy costs with the Alliance to Save Energy.
• Reduce your carbon footprint by learning about Building Science.
• Learn more about the benefits of cool roofs from the Cool Roofs Rating Council.
• View a table or map of state, local, utility, and federal incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency on the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE).