Natural Light designed an Energy Conservation Kit that improves the U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain of our residential tubular skylights such that they qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Credit.

Natural Light Tubular Skylights Are Highly Energy Efficient

Committed to achieving superior performance in our products and energy savings for our customers, Natural Light has developed a new state-of-the art Energy Conservation Kit for the 10", 13" and 18" residential tubular skylight models. The Energy Conservation Kit incorporates 3 thin clear polycarbonate layers installed in the lower end of the light pipe.

Residential Models Qualify For up to $1,500 Federal Tax Credit

The addition of polycarbonate layers improve the U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient such that the residential skylights are Energy Star Qualified in all climate zones and meet the new standards to be eligible for up to $1,500 Federal Tax Credit. In order to qualify for tax credits as defined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Natural Light Tubular Skylight must have been placed in service on June 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. Additionally, the skylight must have been properly installed meeting all applicable building, electrical and fire codes.

Natural Light Tubular Skylight Energy Performance Ratings:

U-Factor measures the rate of heat transfer and tells you how well the skylight insulates. U-factor values generally range from 0.20 to 1.25 and are measured in Btu/h ft2 °F. The lower the U-factor, the better the skylight insulates. Natural Light's U-Factor is 0.26.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures the fraction of solar energy transmitted and tells you how well the product blocks heat caused by sunlight. SHGC is measured on a scale of 0 to 1; values typically range from 0.20 to 0.80. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat the skylight transmits. The Solar Heat Gain for Natural Light is 0.23.

 

Claiming Your Tax Credit

To assist with claiming a tax credit, Natural Light has provided a Statement of Certification for homeowners. Please download and complete the form and keep it with your tax records. The Statement of Certification is not required to be filed with the your forms, but income tax regulations require taxpayers to have appropriate documentation to qualify for a tax credit. Also download IRS form 5695 and instruction sheet. On the 2009 1040 Form, the residential tax credit is claimed on line 52. Natural Light recommends consulting a tax professional if considering filing for a tax credit.