U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota spoke with Andersen executives and toured the company’s Bayport facility Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Klobuchar spent time with Jay Lund, president and chief operating officer, along with Holly Boehne, senior vice president, Research, Development and Innovation, discussing the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the importance of energy efficiency to Andersen. Lund and Boehne then gave Sen. Klobuchar some insight into our products and innovation while on a tour of the company’s development center.
The tour included rigorous product performance demonstrations in the test lab, an inside look at Andersen’s newest product lines, the A-Series and 100 Series, and a demonstration of various energy-efficient glass options performed using a radiometer. During the visit, Klobuchar expressed her understanding of the benefits in leading energy efficiency by requiring high standards to qualify for the federal tax credit.
As a company, Andersen is a strong advocate of the .30/.30 ratings for U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) required for windows and doors to qualify for the tax credit. The day of Klobuchar’s visit marked one year since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 took effect. During the last 12 months, Andersen implemented a comprehensive consumer program, called the EcoExcelTM Energy Performance Package, to help homeowners and contractors identify which Andersen products meet the stringent energy efficiency and performance criteria required for the federal tax credit.
The tax credit allows for up to $1,500 in credit back to homeowners for qualifying windows, doors and skylights when used for remodeling or replacement in a taxpayer’s primary U.S. residence through 2010.**
The visit concluded with Sen. Klobuchar pledging her support of legislation advocating Andersen’s business and the building industry. Thank you, Sen. Klobuchar, for your time and interest in Andersen.
**The above is the best available information and is a partial summary of the revisions to the federal tax code (U.S. Code Title 26, Section 25C) as updated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Taxpayers should check with the IRS regarding updates to the IRS interim guidance for further details on the tax credit. Other energy efficient improvements may apply; check the following link and the IRS website for more details or updates. Andersen bears no responsibility in validating or obtaining the tax credit. Please consult with a professional tax advisor or the IRS.
