Green Solar Screens.com, the Manufacturing Division of Backyard Creations Inc., certifies that GreenSolarScreens.com and Backyard Creations Inc. fixed Solar Screens including Textilene® Solar Screen 80 and Textilene® Solar Screen 90, are “Eligible Building Envelope Components” that classify as an “insulation material or system” as defined in Section 4.01 of IRS Notice 2009-53 and as such qualify for a federal tax credit for Non-business Energy Credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25C as modified by Section 1121 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The qualifying fixed Solar Screen products must be externally mounted covering the entire window opening and used in accordance to all manufactures instructions. Solar Screens qualify for tax credits in Climate Zones 1-3. Solar Screens only qualify with single pane glass in Zone 1. Solar Screens must be installed with double pane insulated glass in Zone 2 and 3 to qualify. The U.S. Climate Zones are illustrated in the map on page 2 of the pdf file attached.

Green Solar Screens and Backyard Creations Inc. and its distributors are not tax advisors. Taxpayers are advised to consult a tax professional regarding their specific ability to claim a tax credit under IRC §25C or other law.