Three ways to save big on your energy costs by use of window treatments.

Save money! Save energy!
Energy Savings Made Beautiful.

Luminette & Silhouette Harmoney Program

1. The latest Rebate offer from Hunter Douglas.
 
NOW is the time to consider new window shadings for your home. 
Rebates available now through April 15th. 
The current offer includes rebates on the following products:

Duette Architella Honeycomb shades  $25.00 per unit.
Luminette Privacy Sheers with Powerglide  $100.00 per unit
Silhouette Window Shadings with Powerise. $100.00 per unit

2. Save by LOWERING YOUR ENERGY BILLS.
HOW?  Duette Architella shades can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your windows.  They can keep heat in during cold weather and out during hot weather.
You can reduce energy loss through your windows by up to 50%. 

3. You may qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1500.00
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
Available on qualifying Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades.
There is a credit of up to 30% of the purchase price, up to $1500.00 excluding install & measuring charges.  Find out more.

You can see samples of these right in your own home or office. 
Contact me today for your free  presentation and measure.

Duette shades in many shapes and lift systems.

Powerrise available.

Offices in Bend and Salem Oregon.

Window Fashion Certified Professional/Master

Mbr. of High Desert Design Council and Building Green Council.

Specializing in "Difficult" Windows.

Tax Credits Still Available for Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Shades if you Qualify.

Duette® Architella® and LiteRise® TrimKit

Federal Tax Credit Opportunity

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Frequently Asked Questions


While you should review the Manufacturer’s Certification Statements available at www.hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit for specific qualifying product details and restrictions, and also consult with your tax advisor to determine other eligibility requirements for claiming this particular Federal Tax Credit, below are answers to some of the more commonly asked questions.
1. What is the Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency?
On 2/17/09, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – a stimulus bill that includes federal tax credits on selected energy efficient products purchased during 2009 and 2010.
2. Which Hunter Douglas products currently qualify for the Federal Tax Credit?
Two different Hunter Douglas products may qualify for the tax credit as follows:
(1)Certain Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades with qualifying fabrics and lifting systems that are inside mounted over double glazed windows.
(2) The LiteRise® TrimKit, when used on certain Duette® and Applause® honeycomb shades, and mounted over “low-e” double-pane glass windows. The TrimKit does not qualify when used with shades with sheer or semi-sheer fabrics. The tax credit applies to the amount paid for the TrimKit surcharge only.
For specific details and restrictions, refer to the Manufacturer’s Certification Statements for each product at www.hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit
3. How much is the Federal Tax Credit?
Qualifying products are eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,500 in total during the 2009 & 2010 tax years $1,500 is the maximum combined total amount that can be claimed for all purchases of qualifying energy efficient products placed in service during this period.
The tax credit for your qualifying Hunter Douglas product is 30% of the purchase price to you for the product only (excluding sales tax, measuring and installation charges), up to $1,500. If you take advantage of any Hunter Douglas or other rebate program and you receive a rebate on your purchase price, you must reduce the amount that you compute the credit on by the rebate received. Ask the dealer to provide an itemized bill to ensure you have the correct information and can claim the proper amount for the tax credit.
4. What is the time frame during which tax credits can be earned on qualifying Hunter Douglas products?
The qualifying Architella shades and LiteRise TrimKit must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010, for existing homes, not new construction. The home must be considered your principal residence. Consult your tax advisor for further details.
5. Are installation costs for my qualifying Hunter Douglas products covered by the tax credits?
The tax credit applies to the product purchase price only and does not cover the installation/labor costs for measuring or installing your qualifying Architella shade or LiteRise Trim Kit.
6. Is the $1,500 Tax Credit for each product I buy in 2009 and 2010?
Even if you purchase multiple qualifying products you can only get a maximum of $1,500 tax credit over the 2-year qualifying period. Basically you can spend up to $5,000 during this 2 year period on a single product or multiple products, and get 30% or $1,500 (30% of $5,000 = $1,500) back as a tax credit. If you get the entire $1,500 credit in 2009, then you can't get anything additional in 2010. Consult with your tax advisor to determine your eligibility for this tax credit.
7. What tax form do I need to submit for this special Federal Tax Credit?
To claim the tax credit, you will need to complete the applicable IRS forms and submit them with your 2009 or 2010 tax returns, dependent on when your purchase was made. The credit is usually taken on Form 5695. However, the IRS has not yet issued this form for 2009, so you should consult your Tax Advisor as to the correct 2009 form to file or visit the IRS website. Also save your receipts and the Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records.
8. What is a Manufacturer's Certification Statement?
A Manufacturer's Certification Statement is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit and which includes specific product details and restrictions. The Hunter Douglas Manufacturer's Certification Statements can be accessed at www.hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit

Your new window shades may qualify for a tax credit!

HUNTER DOUGLAS "ARCHITELLA" SHADES CERTIFIED FOR FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY .

DID YOU KNOW? “Uncovered windows can literally be energy holes, depleting a home of up to half of its heating and cooling energy dollars,” said Marv Hopkins, Hunter Douglas President and CEO. “We specifically designed and developed the award-winning, strikingly beautiful Duette Architella shade – our most energy-efficient product and the fastest-growing innovation in the extremely popular cellular category – to address this problem. This takes the air-trapping cellular structure of our original Duette honeycomb shade and makes it even more energy-efficient by placing a cell within a cell.”.

Duette® Architella® Shades: Energy Savings Made Beautiful

Introduced in 2006, Duette Architella shades have insulating R-values as high as 7.86 and solar heat gain coefficients as low as 0.15. Their patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design forms more air pockets than traditional honeycomb shades and reduces heat transfer at the window by up to 50 percent when the shades are properly installed – more than doubling the energy efficiency of the window and helping to lower heating and cooling costs.
Calculations, based on a conservative energy-savings methodology that was validated by the Rocky Mountain Institute, show that Duette Architella shades can save up to $2.94 per square foot annually in energy costs and approximately 10 percent of an average household’s carbon footprint. Of course, estimates will vary by region.

Consumers may now have the opportunity to save on their energy bills and their taxes with Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas, North America’s leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window coverings. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, federal tax credits for energy-efficient products are available for 30 percent of the cost of most Duette Architella shades, up to a maximum of $1,500 in total, when purchased and installed through December 31, 2010, provided the expense meets the tax guidelines. Highly insulating Duette Architella shades, which can more than double the energy efficiency of a window, are the first and only window shades to qualify for the tax credit without add-on insulation systems.

The LiteRise® TrimKit, which ensures shades are completely fitted to the window frame, may also qualify for the tax credit.

Consumers should consult their tax advisors or visit http://www.irs.gov/ to determine if they qualify and will be required to furnish a Manufacturer's Certificate to apply for the credit.

Homeowners should check the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement available at hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit for a list of qualifying Architella products and restrictions and also consult their tax advisor to determine whether they are eligible for this federal tax credit.

Here is a link to the Architella products page on the Hunter Douglas website. See how beautiful these shades are & be amazed at the energy

efficiency provided by these shades.

http://www.hunterdouglas.com/our-products.jsp?so=tn#/P_53/

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Check out the Energy Star government tax credits link to see what OTHER types of home improvements qualify for the tax credit. www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

I would love to bring out actual samples of these shades to see in your own home. Now is a perfect time to purchase these shades. .Great REBATES are available right now in addition to the tax credits that you may receive.

 

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