Wichita homeowners considering making a switch to geothermal energy should act soon to take advantage of federal tax credits. The tax credits for geothermal installations can help to significantly defray the cost of a new system, if installed by the end of 2016. Savings on operating costs are also considerable. As EnergyStar.gov notes, geothermal heat pumps “are…

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Homeowners who need to replace their heat pumps or air conditioning equipment can take advantage of federal tax credits for high-efficiency cooling systems this year. The equipment has to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, known as the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and EER (energy efficiency ratio). The credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012…

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