Evergreen Home Heating and Energy is excited to announce our participation in the Energy Smart Eastside program, an initiative dedicated to advancing high efficiency heating and cooling solutions for homeowners in five Eastside cities: Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and Redmond. We’re excited to be working with the Energy Smart Boost Program, helping the program make comfortable, efficient homes accessible to residents in these cities, particularly those below the median income.

Indoor air quality has never been more critical than in recent years. With many of us spending a significant amount of time indoors, ensuring that the air we breathe is clean and healthy has become a top priority. Enter the Air Scrubber, a revolutionary technology designed to transform your indoor environment by purifying the air you breathe.

Air filters in your HVAC system play a crucial role in ensuring the air you breathe at home is clean and healthy. When it comes to selecting the right filter, two common options are MERV 8 and MERV 11 filters. Both have their advantages and are suitable for different scenarios. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of MERV 11 vs. MERV 8 filters and help you decide which one is best for your needs.

Here in Seattle, we’re expecting an unprecedented late June heatwave this weekend and into next week, with weather possibly getting into the triple digits for multiple days. People that have homes with central cooling may find their AC systems have a tough time keeping up with these extreme temperatures. Because 100+ degree days have happened so few times in Seattle’s history, these temperatures are above what air conditioning systems are typically designed to handle in our area.  Your home will still be much cooler than the outdoor temperature but may not be as cool as you normally like it. If your home has AC, here are some tips to help your AC system perform as well as possible in the 
upcoming heatwave:

Here is more information courtesy of ICP (International Comfort Products):

Home Energy Savings Act to Extend the IRS Code Section 25C Tax Credit

The Internal Revenue Code Section 25C tax credit for qualified energy efficiency improvements has been retroactive beginning January 1, 2018 until Dec. 31, 2020. Please consult with your tax professional for further details.

Introduction

Homeowners will receive a credit against their taxes for an amount equal to the sum of:

• 10% of the amount paid or incurred during the taxable year, capped at the below stated amounts.

• The amount of the residential energy property expenditures paid or incurred during the taxable year.

• 25C tax credit is retroactive, starting January 2018, if homeowners choose to amend their taxes.

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A homeowner can claim the § 25C credit only for qualifying expenditures incurred for an existing home or for an addition or renovation to an existing home. This cannot be claimed on a new construction home. Labor costs may be included while calculating the § 25C credit for the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation. In contrast, a homeowner may not include the labor costs for qualified energy efficient building envelope components. The credit is subject to a cap of $500.

Boilers and Furnaces: Oil, propane and natural gas hot water boilers must meet or exceed a 95% AFUE. Propane furnaces, natural gas furnaces and oil furnaces must meet or exceed a 95% AFUE. The maximum credit for boilers or gas furnaces is up to $150.

Central Air Conditioners: Split system central air conditioners must have a minimum of 13 EER and 16 SEER. The tax credit is up to $300. Packaged system central air conditioners must meet or exceed 12 EER and 14 SEER. The tax credit is up to $300.

Heat Pumps: Packaged heat pump systems must have a minimum of 12.5 SEER, 8 HSPF and 15 SEER. Air source heat pumps are required to have a minimum of 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF and 15 SEER. The tax credit is up to $300.

Main Air Circulating Fan: The advanced main air circulating fan must not use more than 2% of energy. The tax credit is up to $50.

For more information, please visit: https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142381-americas-hvacr-and-water-heating-manufacturers-applaud-tax-treatment.Manufacturer’s certificates are available on https://www.icpeqp.com.

Disclaimer: This notice is not to be considered tax advice. See your tax professional to determine how these credits may apply in your circumstance.

With its beautiful vistas, perfect temperatures, mountains, rivers, lakes, and the Puget Sound, Seattle’s gorgeous summers are the envy of most other cities around the country. Unfortunately, for three out of the last four years, summers here have been marred by smoke and ash blown in from forest fires