Green Rewards from Uncle Sam

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Tax Incentives for Roofing

Item	Tax Credit	Tax Credit Requirements
Asphalt and Metal Roofs	30% of cost, up to $1,500*	Must be Energy-Star qualified. Roof product must be expected to last for five years or have two-year warranty.

*subject to $1,500 maximum for all improvements combined

Notes

Generally, reflective materials work best at keeping solar heat out of a building. In addition, a high infrared emittance (the ability of a surface to emit energy as heat radiation) is beneficial. Thermal insulation is also effective in reducing unwanted heat transfer.