Home Energy Analysis

Find out how you could earn valuable cash rebates towards your home energy upgrades!

Energy conservation is a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint, and the best way to save energy while improving your comfort is with a "whole-house" approach.

Tomasso Bros. has the expertise to evaluate your home's energy consumption and get you on the road to reduced energy use and lower energy bills for years to come. We are accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) to perform home energy audits, and we participate in New Jersey's Home Performance with Energy Star program. Sponsored by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, Home Performance with Energy Star provides reduced-cost home energy audits that set the stage for whole-house conservation and savings.

For only $300, Tomasso Bros. will assess your home from top to bottom.

In a process that takes two to three hours, we will evaluate:

• Heating and cooling equipment
• Insulation levels
• Air sealing opportunities
• Windows and doors
• Appliances and lighting

Any potential health and safety issues identified during the initial assessment must be addressed before any energy efficiency improvements can be made through the Clean Energy program.

This comprehensive assessment provides you with valuable information - our "report card" - regarding the existing condition of your home, and identifies areas where energy efficiency, comfort and safety improvements can be made. Tomasso Bros. can then help identify short- and long-term solutions to remedy any problem areas in your home.

New Jersey Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is offering several incentives to make it easier for you to make these improvements.

• Receive a coupon for 10 free compact fluorescent light bulbs with your $300 investment for the initial home energy audit. (See below to learn how you can be reimbursed for this investment.)
• FREE air sealing, up to $1,000, including a blower door test before and after air sealing work, plus combustion appliance testing*.
• 50% cash rebate, AND a 0% interest loan*, if estimated heating savings are 25% or greater.
• 10% cash rebate, up to $2,000 OR a 5.99% interest loan*, if estimated heating savings are at least 5% but less than 25%
• Reimbursement of the $300 assessment fee if you have at least $2,000 worth of additional work completed within 3 months of the audit date.

*Some restrictions may apply - please let us review your options with you.

Other financial incentives, such as federal energy efficiency tax credits, may be available - we will be happy to review your options when we discuss your energy-efficient home improvements.

To request a certified home energy audit, please call us today or contact us.

Federal Tax Credit for Home Energy Efficiency

What is the federal tax credit?

The tax credit is a direct reduction of your 2009 or 2010 federal income tax payment that is equivalent to 30% of qualifying expenses, with a maximum credit of $1,500. It applies to energy-efficient products for heating, cooling and water-heating placed in service in 2009 or 2010. Expenses for both equipment and installation qualify, and the credit may apply to multiple pieces of equipment. Separate taxpayers in one household, such as a husband and wife, may each claim a credit of up to $1,500 by filing separately and claiming individual expenses. The limit on an individual credit is $1,500 total for both 2009 and 2010, and there is no restriction relating to individual or household income. For most installations, the credit can be divided between 2009 and 2010 tax returns but cannot be carried over into 2011 or beyond. The U.S. Energy Star program describes the tax credit program and lists qualifying equipment on its Web site. Tomasso Bros. will advise you which products qualify.

How do I claim the tax credit?

You claim a 2009 credit when filing your income taxes using 2009 IRS Form 5695. You will need to save supporting documentation, including your receipts and a Manufacturer's Certification Statement. The Manufacturer's Certification Statement, which states that the equipment qualifies for the credit, is available from Tomasso Bros. or the equipment manufacturer. We encourage you to consult with your tax professional when filing for the tax credit.