PlastPro Doors and the Federal Energy Tax Credit

Plastpro Inc. certify that our Fiberglass Entry Doors meet or exceed the prescriptive criteria established by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and are Energy Star qualified for all climate zones.  

Manufacturer's Certified Statement

It is important to note that the Full Lite glass doors must utilize Low-e emissivity glass when being used in the Energy Star Southern climate zone in order to be considered Energy Star qualified. Please note that:

•  Transoms (glass above the door) do NOT qualify for the tax credit.
• Doors with glass larger than 1,100 square inches without Low-e type glass do NOT qualify for the tax credit.

How do I qualify for the tax credit?

• Purchase and install a qualified Plastpro's product from 01/01/09 through 12/31/10 (installation costs not eligible).*
  
  
• The product must be installed in taxpayer's principal residence.
  
  
• Products must have both a U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or lower.

• Claim your tax credit for the year the home improvement was made.

Which products qualify?

• All decorative glass inserted door and LoE onelite doors.

NFRC and ENERGY STAR

What is the connection between ENERGY STAR and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)?

The energy performance of all ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors, and skylights must be independently tested and certified. This is done in accordance to testing procedures established by the NFRC.

The NFRC is a third- party, non-profit organization that provides certified rating and labeling programs that enable consumers to compare the energy and performance features of windows, doors, and skylights so they can make the best purchasing decisions.

Performance Ratings

The NFRC label, which can be found on all ENERGY STAR qualified windows, provides performance ratings in various categories: