TAX CREDIT SNAPSHOT

• Receive up to $500 tax credit.
• Effective for units placed into service January 1st, 2011 — December, 31st, 2011
• Tankless water heaters must have an energy factor of at least 0.82 to qualify ( Both Rheem and Navien exceed the qualifications)

TAX CREDIT AVAILABILITY

Tax credits are available to consumers for $500, for fiscal years 2006-2011 combined.

• The Tankless Water Heater must be placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011
• The Tankless Water Heater must be installed in the taxpayers’ principal residential address in the United States
• Only existing homes qualify for the tax credit
• There is an overall cap of $500 for fiscal years 2006-2011 combined

HOW TO GET YOUR TAX CREDIT

• Choose a qualifying tankless water heater that suits your needs.
• Manufacturer’s Certification Statement is required.
• Save your receipts and Manufacturer’s Certification Statement for tax purposes.
• Use IRS Form 5695.
• Improvements must be “placed into service” (this generally refers to the installation, not the purchase) within the specified dates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Consult a tax professional for more information.

See the DSIRE database of state incentives, or contact your state energy office or local utility service providers for more information about tax credits and rebates in your area.

For more information on the federal tax credits visit ENERGY STAR at http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits.