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jsaadams
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Does a new roof in 2016 qualify for a home energy credit?

 
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ChristinaS
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Does a new roof in 2016 qualify for a home energy credit?

Maybe- Not just any roof qualifies.

This tax credit is for ENERGY STAR certified metal and asphalt roofs with pigmented coatings or cooling granules designed to reduce heat gain

The manufacturer of the roof can tell you if it qualifies.

https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/roofs_metal_and_asphalt

You can see more detail on qualifications here:

https://www.energystar.gov/products/building_products/roof_products

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