On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. The highlights are:

• The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
• The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
• The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
• The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009–2010). However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500 maximum.
• The $200 cap on windows has been removed.

Tax credits are now available for home improvements:

• must be “placed in service” from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
• must be for taxpayers principal residence
• maximum amount is $1,500 in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements (geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and windmills are not subject to this cap)
• for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement, OR for windows, you can save the ENERGY STAR label from your new windows
• improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010

• Lutherville (off Seminary Ave)
• Anneslie
• Belair Edison
• Greenbriar

We looking forward to working with you and and your family in your neighborhood to add value to your home and increasing your home energy efficiency and curb appeal. Call us today to talk about your goals for how to increase your energy efficiency and make your home function better for you and your family.

Keep moving forward,

Greg

Kanon Enhances Services For Your Home

For 10 years, Kanon Group has been providing quality design/build and remodeling services for our client’s homes. Over 400 projects have enhanced these home’s livability, performance, and value.

Often we get asked, “Why don’t you offer other home improvement services like replacing windows, siding, roofing and gutters?”

Well, we have offered those services – but only as part of existing projects and to existing clients. But now, with increasing energy costs and other home replacement needs, we want to offer our Kanon Exterior Replacement Services to everyone.

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A New Service…

This week we are launching Kanon Exterior Replacements as the newest division of the Kanon Group. As always, our goal is to deliver what is promised – on time and on budget. The windows, siding, roofing, and gutters we offer are only high-quality solutions.

We also want to make sure you get the healthy tax credit associated with installing high-efficiency windows on your home.

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A New Face For a New Service

Mark Richa will be leading the Kanon Exterior Replacements team. Mark has cut his teeth in the construction industry working for NV/Ryan Homes and Gemcraft Homes.

Mark was raised in Towson and now lives in Lutherville with his wife, Kate. Mark has a lifelong desire to serve his neighbors and friends with services that add value and enhance their lives and the performance of their homes.

Contact Mark to find out how we can help you save money on your utility bills, improve your home’s appearance, and make your home require less maintenance.

Keep Moving Forward

Greg

P.S. In celebration of this new service, we’re offering $500 off any project of $5,000 or more that results from this email. Are you going to be the first to receive this offer?

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