Summary of Federal and State Tax Credits/Rebates for Hydronics
by HVAC Distributors September 22, 2016For the most up-to-date detail of federal, state and local tax credits, visit dsireusa.org.
Federal Hydronics Tax Credits & Qualifying HVAC Distributors Equipment
Maximum Available Tax Credit |
Product Type |
Efficiency Requirements |
$150 | Natural Gas, Propane or Oil Boilers | 95% AFUE Rating |
$300 | Water Heaters (non-solar) | Electric: Energy Factor ≥ 2.0Gas, Oil, Propane: Energy Factor ≥ .82 or Thermal Efficiency ≥ 90% |
In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Gas Works currently has a Residential & Small Business Equipment Rebate program where homeowners can get a $1,500 rebate on the first installed unit and $800 rebate on any additional units installed on the project (using this Homeowner Rebate Form) when the product(s) installed are natural gas boilers with an AFUE of 94% or more.
95%+ AFUE Boilers In-Stock At HVAC Distributors
- Dunkirk Helix VLT/VX Mod-Con Boilers: Sizes 50,000 BTU – 299,000 BTU. 15 year limited heat exchanger warranty. 1 year limited parts warranty.
- HTP EFTC Series Combi Unit: Sizes 140,000 BTU & 199,000 BTU. 10 year limited heat exchanger warranty. 5 year parts warranty.
- HTP UFT Series Combi Unit: Sizes 80,000 BTU – 199,000 BTU. 10 year limited heat exchanger warranty.
- Lochinvar Knight Mod-Con Boilers. Sizes 80,000 BTU – 399,000 BTU. 12 year limited heat exchanger warranty.
- Utica SSC Mod-Con Boilers: Sizes 75,000 BTU – 299,000 BTU. 15 year limited heat exchanger warranty. 1 year limited parts warranty.
Water Heaters (Non-Solar) In-Stock At HVAC Distributors that Qualify for the Federal Program
- HTP EverLast Water Heater: 80 gallon in-stock (other sizes available). Limited lifetime warranty.
- HTP Hydra Smart Tankless Water Heater: Size 199,000 BTU. 12 year limited heat exchanger warranty. 5 year parts warranty.
- HTP RGH-199 Crossover: Size 199,000 BTU. 12 year limited heat exchanger warranty.
- HTP Phoenix Light Duty DHW Heater/Tank: Size 76,000 BTU – 50, 60 and 80 gallons.
- Rinnai RUR/RUC Ultra Series: Size 199,000 BTU. Now PVC vented.
Questions about which product is best to offer your homeowners? Contact your account manager or your local branch. You can also get your customer-specific pricing and product availability immediately by logging in to Web Order Entry (registration and HVAC Distributors customer account required).
Federal Tax Credit Exclusions for 2016
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The maximum amount an eligible homeowner may receive in federal tax credits for purchasing and installing qualifying products is now 10% of the cost of the improvement, including installation costs, up to $500 (there are per-item limits).
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The $500 tax credit amount is reduced by the total amount of residential energy property credits a homeowner has claimed for purchases between 2006 and 2016.
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For full details of exclusions, click here for our March Product & Service News