(Toledo)--Homeowners have until December 31st to buy qualifying items, such as certain heating and air units, water heaters, insulation, roofing, windows and doors.
.The tax credit is 30 percent of the cost of certain energy-efficient home improvements, up to a maximum of $1500 for both 2009 and 2010 combined. Make sure to save all receipts and signed statements from the manufacturer certifying the product qualifies for the credit. For more information on this, go to http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index.