AMERICAN TAX PAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2012 As a part of the recently passed American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012, Congress modified and extended its energy efficiency tax credits for appliances, new homes and retrofits to existing homes, which includes the 25C heating and cooling equipment tax incentive for 2012Thanks to the federal legislation retroactively extending previously available tax credits, homeowners may be eligible for a tax credit if they purchase or purchased certain types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water heating equipment, or make other energy-related improvements to their homes between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016. legislation extends the cumulative cap of a $500* maximum tax credit. As a leader in producing energy-efficient home comfort solutions, Trane offers many products that are eligible under this new law. Depending on the type of system or product purchased, it may be

possible to qualify for a 25C tax credit of up to $500* on your incomeIRS form 5695 will need to be filed with your return. ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 (H.R. 1424) Geothermal tax credits are also available for home owners who install geothermal heating and cooling systems through the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424). H.R. 1424 offers a onetime tax credit of 30% of the total investment for homeowners who install residential ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pumpshow to charge a window ac unit that meet or exceed Energy Star requirements and are installed afterwhy is my ac unit frozenThe tax credit is available through December 31,ac units for semis 2016. Consult your local tax professional for advice on taking

advantage of this tax credit. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TAX CREDIT? For qualified HVAC improvements, homeowners may be able to claim 25C tax credits equal to 10 percent of the installed costs (up to $500The extended tax credit is in effect for all qualifying systems and products installed during the 2012 through 2016 calendar years and expires on December 31, 2016. improvements, homeowners may be able to claim HR 1424 tax credits equal to 30% of the total installed costs. Subject to IRS regulations, tax credits apply as a direct reduction of taxes owed. directed taxpayers to use Form 5695 to calculate and file for theirCustomers should consult with a tax professional to fully understand how the tax credits may apply to you, what you can do to obtain one, and for advice on and/or assistance WHICH PRODUCTS ARE ELIGIBLE? The following residential Trane products qualify for a federal tax credit: Split system air conditioning – that meet 25C requirements of

16 SEER/13 EER (both efficiency levels must be met to qualify for Split system heat pump – that meet 25C requirements of 15 SEER/12.5 EER/8.5 HSPF (all three efficiency levels must be met to qualify for the tax credit) Gas furnace – that meet 25C requirements of 95% AFUE Advanced main air circulating fan - gas furnace or packaged system with an advanced circulating fan that utilizes no more than 2% of furnace total energy use per 25c requirements. Packaged air conditioning, heat pump or dual fuel products – that meet 25C requirements of 14 SEER, 12 EER, 8 HSPF Geothermal Systems-Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008H.R. 1424 offers a onetime tax credit of 30% of the total investment for systems that meet or exceed Energy Star requirements and be installed after December 31, 2007. *Maximum 25C tax credit amount - is $500 and is available for respective products in the following amounts: $300 maximum for a

qualifying air conditioning system, heat pump or packaged system, $150 maximum for a qualifying furnace, and $50 maximum for a qualifying product with an advanced circulating fan. The tax credit is effective for all qualified systems installed from 1/1/2012 through 12/31/2016, and is only valid to tax payers that own their home and use it as In addition, you’ll find the government’s summary of Energy Star products that are eligible for HVAC credits at . As always, you can also contact your local independent Trane dealer who can help you determine product model numbers if necessary.Federal Tax Credits: Central Air Conditioning (CAC) Air conditioners recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 meet the requirements for this tax credit. Tax  Credit Amount:  $300 Looking for a specific ENERGY STAR certified product model? ENERGY STAR partners sponsor rebates on certified products. Enter a zip code below to find deals near you!

You are here » Tax Credits, Rebates & Savings Tax Credits, Rebates & Savings You are here » Residential Energy Efficiency Tax CreditIf your new equipment meets our eligibility requirements, you could get a $460 rebate! This program is available to Duke Energy residential electric service customers residing in single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes and duplexes.On December 15, 2015, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 was signed into law and extends through 2016, the tax credit for residential energy efficiency improvements. This includes purchases of heating, cooling and water heating equipment made in 2015. Geothermal system tax credits and solar water heaters are unaffected by these changes and remain in place through 12/31/2016. Note: State, Local and Utility rebates may still be available in your respective markets for residential energy products installed in 2012. Please visit the "Homeowner Resource Center" for a list of energy efficiency tax credits by State.

What equipment qualifies for the credit? High-efficiency water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, building insulation, windows, roofs, biomass stoves, and circulating fans used in qualifying gas furnaces. Please see the chart below, which details the qualifying Rheem equipment. When does the tax credit expire? This tax credit expired at the end of 2014, however The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 retroactively renewed this tax credit effective January 1, 2015, expiring again on December 31, 2016. What's the maximum amount that a homeowner can receive in tax credits? The maximum amount an eligible homeowner may receive in tax credits for improvements is $500. If you have already claimed credits of $500 or more from improvements made in 2011 or any year prior, you are ineligible to claim new credits for any new improvements made during 2012 through 2016. Can these tax credits be applied to energy-efficient equipment purchased for a second home?

In order for purchases of high-efficiency heating, cooling and water heating equipment to be eligible for this tax credit, the equipment must be installed in a primary residence that is owned and used by the taxpayer What do I need to do to take advantage of this tax credit? Your local contractor who installs the equipment can help make sure that you have the right documentation needed to claim the tax credit. You can also download the proper IRS form here. Where can I find out more information about these tax credits? AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute) has more information here. Note: State, Local and Utility rebates may still be available in your respective markets for residential energy products. *Tax credit forms will be posted by February 12, 2016. If you cannot find the appropriate tax form listed on this website, please contact us at the link below. Please be sure to include your indoor product model, outdoor product model number and coil model number as appropriate.