The Energy Tax Credits for biomass heating appliances were extended into 2011, but with some changes. To find out which of our American Energy Systems appliances qualify for the 2011 Energy Tax Credit, visit our products page complete with our Energy Efficiency Certificate.

The HPBA recently sent out information on the 2011 Energy Tax Credit as it applies to biomass stove purchases. To learn more about the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association, (HPBA), you can visit their website.

Here’s the summary supplied by the HPBA, “On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed a bill that extended many of the consumer tax credits into 2011 to help boost the slowly recovering economy. The tax credit for the purchase of a biomass-burning stove was extended, but with additional restrictions. The tax credit for 2011 is structured as follows: 1) a 10% tax credit, capped at $300, for a 75% efficient biomass stove; 2) the lower heating value (LHV) efficiency measure was removed; 3) the credit applies to purchase price only, not installation; and 4) tax credit is for 2011 only. HPBA encourages all members to check with their tax advisors for further clarity.”

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I think we all can sympathize with Anne Murray when she sang “A little good news today”. We live in a world where bad is good when it comes to media attention. Heating your home with renewable energy and saving money is not NEWS while the EPA slamming down on those “dirty” burning wood stoves makes for newspaper sales. Well Anne, there is a little good news today and MagnuM delivers that good news with a lineup of clean burning, environmentally sound wood stoves, pellet and corn appliances and gorgeous fireplaces that will keep you toasty warm and clear the air.

American Energy Systems Inc., manufacturer of the world renowned MagnuM and Country Flame line of renewable energy product participated in several EPA wood stove changeout programs where consumers were paid to take out that old dirty burning wood stove and replace it with a efficient and clean burning wood stove, pellet stove or corn stove. American Energy Systems Inc. won an award for the Libby Montana project where it was proven that we CAN clean up areas where the air is polluted and also improve the indoor air quality of your home.

You can go to hpba.org to read several articles on wood stove changeout programs and the amazing results where we have cleaned up the air to bring the area into air quality compliance, improved the air quality in the home and provided an economical means of saving precious energy. There are numerous changeout programs coming up so you will want to be checking in with us to see if you qualify.

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Maybe someday soon the headlines will read: MagnuM and Country Flame clear the air while providing safe affordable heating for your home. Homeowners go on vacation with the savings. Now that’s news!

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