Geothermal Heat Pumps Eligible for Tax Credit of 30%
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R.1 (the Stimulus Bill of 2009) that was signed by the President on February 17, 2009, contains long-term tax incentives to encourage the installation of geothermal heat pumps in residences. The new law, effective January 1, 2009, offers a one-time tax credit of 30% of the total investment for geothermal heat pump installations―without the limit of $2,000 that was part of the law enacted in 2008.
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With a new law and the green movement on its side, EarthLinked Technologies is ready to take off with geothermal heat pumps.
EarthLinked Technologies Receives First LEED Certification
The first building in Polk County to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council is also the headquarters for a company that manufactures a renewable energy system that uses energy from the earth for both space heating and cooling and commercial water heating.
"Green Building" Proclamation awarded to ETI
EarthLinked received a Proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Lakeland for being the first LEED designed building in Polk County, Florida.
Technology Innovations Bring Visitors to Lakeland from Three Continents
EarthLinked Technologies annual sales representative meeting brings visitors from three continents. Topics discussed by the visiting speakers will include government incentives supporting the move to clean energy systems in Australia, earth coupled heat pumps in cold climates, and revolutionary groundwater protection methods.
ETI Headquarters First LEED Certified Building in Polk County
The first building in Polk County to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council is also the headquarters for a company that manufactures a renewable energy system that uses energy from the earth for both space heating and cooling and commercial water heating.
ETI Headquarters Receives LEED Certification
EarthLinked Technologies recently received notice that its new manufacturing and office facility has been approved as a LEED Certified Project, sponsored by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council.
EarthLinked CEO Speaks on Sustainability
CEO Hal Roberts spoke on the topic of sustainability at the Commencement ceremony for Florida Southern College. Mr. Roberts told the new graduates that sustainability means "sustaining our planet by consuming less non-renewable resources, leaving a smaller environmental footprint, preserving wilderness, educating others about the necessity, and providing innovative, renewable solutions."
Public Service of New Hampshire Digs New Earth-Friendly Ace Hardware
As fossil fuel costs rise to unprecedented levels, one local business in Goffstown, New Hampshire hopes to curb some of its electrical expenses through the use of geothermal technology. Although plans for the new hardware building called for fuel-efficient heating and air conditioning equipment, the new ECR EarthLinked® system will save the business an average of $1,000 a month.
Record attendance at EarthLinked training seminar
EarthLinked Technologies recently completed a two-day training session in Lakeland, Florida for new dealers and reps. "High fuel oil, natural gas, and electric prices are driving the interest in energy-efficient products to an unprecedented level," said Joe Parsons, ETI Vice President.