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Author Profiles

Gil Rudawsky

Gil Rudawsky has been covering business and consumer issues as a reporter and an editor for 18 years, most recently as a deputy editor at the Rocky Mountain News. He lives in a house built in the 1930s, and always keeps the home’s character in mind when making upgrades.

Articles by this author

Tax Credits for Storm Windows and Storm Doors

Storm windows and storm doors are eligible for tax credits, and offer an economical alternative to replacement windows and doors for your home. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med $126-$465 (energy bills)
Effort	Low 1-2 days (install windows)
Investment	Low $100-$300 (per storm window)

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Tax Credits for Non-Solar Water Heaters

Cut your energy bills and your IRS bill by installing a non-solar water heater that’s eligible for a federal tax credit worth up to $1,500. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med $115/yr (off energy bills)
Effort	Low 1 day (install)
Investment	Med $1,500-$2,500 (tankless)

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2 People did it

Blue wood-burning stove by Harman Stove Company

Tax Credits for Installing Biomass Stoves

A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient biomass stoves a more affordable option for cutting winter heating bills. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med $64-$255/yr (heating bills)
Effort	Med 3 hrs/wk (tend stove)
Investment	Med $3,000-$4,500 (stove)

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1 Person did it

Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof

Replacing your roof with a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill and earn you a $1,500 tax credit. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	High Up to $45/mo (cooling bills)
Effort	Low 1-2 days (roof install)
Investment	High $7,000-$12,000 (new roof)

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7 People did it

Tax Credits for Adding or Replacing Insulation

A federal tax credit makes adding insulation an even cheaper way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and cut your heating and cooling bills. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	High $600/yr (in Northeast)
Effort	Low 1 day (insulate attic)
Investment	Med $1,000-$2,500 (insulate attic)

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2 People did it

Tax Credits for Replacing Windows, Doors, and Skylights

If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Read More

Progress	$ E K
Save Money	Med $126-$465/yr (energy bills)
Effort	Med 2-3 days (installation)
Investment	Med $500-$1,000 (per window)

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1 Person did it