Taking Advantage Of The Federal Energy Tax Credit

Written by Kathryn Scott

Posted on March 26, 2013

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The American Taxpayer Relief Act, which was signed into law on January 1, 2013, provides federal tax credits for homeowners who made energy efficient upgrades to their homes in 2012 or are planning to do so during the upcoming year.

Homeowners have until the end of 2013 to make energy efficient changes to their properties in order to qualify for the credit. However, the building being improved must be an existing home and the homeowner's principal residence.

In total, individuals can get a tax credit of 10 percent of the cost of their upgrade, up to $500. There are several different types of energy efficiency projects that qualify for the credit.

Heating and air conditioning systems AccordingWinter is coming in the new season of HBO's "Game of Thrones." In this picture, one unlucky character succumbs to the power of the north.

Winter is coming on the HBO series "Game of Thrones," but no one seems to be able to predict when.

The planet's last summer persisted for seven years, while winter has been known to last a generation on the show. Understanding when the seasons will change is just one of the many issues plaguing the characters of the fantasy series based on the books by George R.R. Martin.

Although science doesn't play much of a role in the fictional world — which comes complete with dragons, magic and a red comet that serves as an omen — planetary science could help explain the odd seasonal changes