2011 Tax Credit For Window Film
New! - Tax Credit For Window Film
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Manufacturer’s Certification for Compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Document purpose To provide a compliance guide to consumers and dealers as to which Panorama® window film products qualify for Federal Tax Credits under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This bill extends tax credits for energy efficient home improvements (windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVAC, and non-solar water heaters).
The Act provides a 2011 residential tax credit for consumers through the end of 2011. Under section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.), qualifying window film installations put in service from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 are eligible for a maximum tax credit of 10% of the window film cost up to $500.
This tax credit only applies to improvements made to a primary
residence. This certification statement is in compliance as of February 1, 2011 and meets the prescriptive criteria for such material or system established by the 2005 Energy Policy Act.
Manufacturer’s Name and Address
Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC
4540 Viewridge Ave
San Diego, CA 92123-1637
877-273-4364, 858-576-0200
[email protected]www.panoramafilm.com
Eligible building envelope component
An insulation material or system that is specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain of a residence.
Qualifying components
See tables 1 through 5 to determine Panorama solar-control window film qualifying products for various climate zones, and windows.
2011 Window Film Tax Credits
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Instructions
1. Certified products are sorted by zone then window configuration. Using the map on page 3 determine your climate zone.
2. For each window determine the glazing construction (glass and frame type) of the residence. Glazing type can include single pane clear, single pane tinted, double pane (IG) clear, double pane (IG) tinted, winter low-e or summer low-e. Frame type can include aluminium, wood or vinyl.
3. Qualifying products designated with a “YES” and are found to be in compliance for that climate
zone and window configuration.
4. Complete IRS form 5695 and file 2011 Income Tax Returns by April 15, 2012. Forms are downloadable at www.energystar.gov, along with a list of other available energy efficiency tax credits. Maintain copies of the both dealer invoice listing the cost of the film (not the installation)
and this manufacturer's certification statement for your records.
Additional Notes
1. For storm windows use the double pane clear or double pane tinted configuration for determining product compliance.
2. Compliance is not dependent on other factors, such as, trees, bushes, adjacent buildings, internal or external shaded devices (screens, blinds, curtains) nor is the orientation of the windows with the residence.
3. If unable to determine the exact glass type use the more conservative value. If you do not know if a window is clear or low-e use the clear. If you know the glazing has a low-e coating but do not know the type use the winter low-e column.
4. Use of the Panorama solar safety versions is allowed as long as the standard film is also a qualifying product.
5. The use of Panorama window film products on the attached tables does not imply any warranty.
Please consult your Panorama dealer for complete warranty information.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification statement, and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
the facts are true, correct, and complete.
David Anderson
Vice President Operations and R&D
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Climate Zones 2‐3
Based on IECC 2009
U‐Factor <0.65(.50) & SHGC <0.30Single Pane
Clear
(Aluminium Frame)
Double Pane
Clear
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Tinted
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Winter Low‐E(Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Summer Low‐E2(Vinyl Frame)
Hilite 70 NO NO YES NO YES
Hilite 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 70 NO NO NO NO YES
Sterling 60 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 50 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 20 NO YES YES YES YES
Slate 50 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 30 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 20 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 10 NO YES YES YES YES
Autumn Bronze 30 NO NO YES NO YESClimate Zone 1
Based on IECC 2009
U‐Factor <1.20 & SHGC <0.30Single Pane
Clear
(Aluminium Frame)
Double Pane
Clear
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Tinted
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Winter Low‐E(Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Summer Low‐E2(Vinyl Frame)
Hilite 70 NO NO YES NO YES
Hilite 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 70 NO NO NO NO YES
Sterling 60 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 50 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Sterling 20 YES YES YES YES YES
Slate 50 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 40 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 30 NO NO YES NO YES
Slate 20 YES NO YES NO YES
Slate 10 YES YES YES YES YES
Autumn Bronze 30 NO NO YES NO YES
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Climate Zones 4 thru 8
Based on IECC 2009
U‐Factor <0.35 & SHGC NoneSingle Pane
Clear
(Aluminium Frame)
Double Pane
Clear
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Tinted
(Wood/Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Winter Low‐E(Vinyl Frame)
Double Pane
Summer Low‐E2(Vinyl Frame)
Hilite 70 NO NO NO YES YES
Hilite 40 NO NO NO YES YES
Sterling 70 NO NO NO YES YES
Sterling 60 NO NO NO YES YES
Sterling 50 NO NO NO YES YES
Sterling 40 NO NO NO YES YES
Sterling 20 NO NO NO YES YES
Slate 50 NO NO NO YES YES
Slate 40 NO NO NO YES YES
Slate 30 NO NO NO YES YES
Slate 20 NO NO NO YES YES
Slate 10 NO NO NO YES YES
Autumn Bronze 30 NO NO NO YES YES