American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009 - Tax Credit Fact Sheet - Quick Reference - Insulation

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Quick reference fact sheet summarizing the 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act’s existing homes energy efficiency tax credit for insulation installers or homeowners. Covers key eligibility rules, what counts as qualified energy efficiency improvements and qualified energy property, and key credit limits and time window (January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010). Includes Guardian product examples tied to IECC 2009 requirements, required R-value compliance notes, and homeowner recordkeeping steps for 2009 tax preparation, plus guidance to consult the Department of Energy for state-specific R-values.

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Bill signing and credit overview

Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Tax Credit details

Qualified improvements and energy property

IECC 2009 requirements and eligible products

Guardian products that meet IECC criteria

State R-values reference

Homeowner paperwork for 2009 tax preparation

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009 – AKA $787 Billion Stimulus Bill Quick Reference Tax Credit Fact Sheet*** A. When was the bill signed into law? - The bill was signed into law February 17, 2009 by President Obama. B. What is in the bill for the insulation installer (or homeowner)? - An “existing homes energy efficiency tax credit” C. What is the Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Tax Credit? - A tax credit from 2006 and 2007 that has been extended and enriched through December 31, 2010. - The maximum tax credit in 2006 and 2007 was 10% of the material purchase price (up to $500) . Now (from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010) the maximum tax credit is 30% of the material purchase price (up to $1,500) for qualified energy efficiency improvements and qualified energy property. - The tax credit does not include the cost of labor for installation of insulation. - The tax credit applies only to an existing home that is the homeowner’s primary residence. D. What are qualified energy efficiency improvements? - Qualified energy efficiency improvements are building envelope components and include the following: 1. Insulation 2. Exterior windows 3. Skylights 4. Exterior doors 5. Metal roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings 6. Etc. - Qualified energy property include the following: 1. Furnaces 2. Fans 3. Central Air Conditioners 4. Water Heaters 5. Heat Pumps 6. Etc. All installed improvements (including insulation) and property must meet the criteria established by the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as in effect (with any supplements) on February 17, 2009 (Code Sec. 25C (c) (2) (A), as amended by the 2009 Recovery Act) . E. What Guardian products are considered “qualified building envelope components” and are eligible to IECC’s 2009 requirements? - Unfaced Fiberglass Insulation - Foil Faced Insulation - Flame Spread 25 - Wall Panel Insulation - ATS System 1 Updated 4/7/09 - EZ-Attic Loosefill Insulation - Kraft Faced Fiberglass Insulation - Faced Metal Building Insulation - Unfaced Metal Building Insulation - Basement Wall Insulation - Purlin Glide FP System - Attic Guard Plus - Supercube II - Asure R - UltraFit DS - Attic Guard - SolarGuard - Perfect Fill *** Please note that meeting IECC specifications is about “how much” insulation needs to be installed to meet or exceed IECC established R-value requirements. The insulation installer will be responsible to know how much insulation is needed to meet specific IECC state requirements when installing Guardian insulation. F. What R-values are required by the IECC for my state? -Please see the Department of Energy’s website. ([http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html](http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html)) G. What paperwork does the homeowner need to keep for their 2009 tax preparation? 1. Name and address of manufacturer: Guardian Fiberglass, Inc. 979 Batesville Road Greer, SC 29651 2. Receipt detailing the following: - Name of the Guardian product installed - Cost of Material 3. Product Manufacturer’s Certification Statement: - This can be found on Guardian’s website at ([http://www.guardianbp.com/docs/cert_statement3.16.pd](http://www.guardianbp.com/docs/cert_statement3.16.pdf)[f](http://www.guardianbp.com/docs/cert_statement3.16.pdf)) 4. IRS Tax Form 5695 (yet to be made available by the IRS) *** PLEASE NOTE THAT GUARDIAN FIBERGLASS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THE INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES. THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER AND TO SHOW THE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE INSULATION CONTRACTOR (OR HOMEOWNER) THROUGH THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT PROGRAM OF 2009. 2 Updated 4/7/09

FAQs

When was the 2009 stimulus bill signed into law?

The bill was signed into law on February 17, 2009 by President Obama.

What credit percentage and limits apply to the existing homes energy efficiency tax credit?

From January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010, the maximum credit is 30% of the material purchase price up to $1,500. For 2006 and 2007, it was 10% up to $500.

Which costs are not included in the tax credit and what types of homes qualify?

The credit does not include labor installation costs. It applies only to an existing home that is the homeowner’s primary residence.

What paperwork should a homeowner keep for 2009 tax preparation?

Keep the manufacturer name and address, a receipt showing the Guardian product installed and cost of material, and the product manufacturer certification statement. IRS Form 5695 was noted as not yet available at the time of the fact sheet.

Sep 19, 2026

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