State and local governments are adopting initiatives to reduce the energy burden on homeowners by improving the energy performance of their homes. The State of Missouri has taken a leadership role in this effort by launching a new program that provides a state income tax deduction for the cost of a home energy audit and the installation of the energy improvements recommended by the energy audit. The deduction begins in the 2009 tax year.

To qualify for the tax deduction, the energy auditor must be performed by an energy auditor certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The State of Missouri's certification is being based on the energy audit training and certification standards that RESNET has adopted.

Contact Free Energy to find out about how to qualify.