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Articles about energy tax credits (0-50 of 208)
- Wanna Save Some Money On Yours Taxes, Read About The Energy Star Hvac Tax Credit
By: Matt Millsap | - President Obama's new energy efficiency tax credits have been expanded for 2009-2010. For example, previous per-appliance caps for HVAC systems, which kept them at $300 or less, have been removed. HVAC is an acronym that commonly stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning. If you are considering upgrading your residential HVAC system, this is your year.
Keep in mind that not all Energy Star rated HVAC appliances are tax credit worthy. The beauty of buying Energy Star HV ... Tags: Building Company Number 7, Tennessee Remodelers, tax credits, Murfreesboro TN
- What Is A Production Tax Credit?
By: Joaquin Altenberg | - The Production Tax Credit (PTC) was originally authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to provide a 10-year, inflation-adjusted tax credit based on the energy produced by qualified wind, solar, geothermal, open and closed-loop bioenergy using dedicated energy crops and small hydroelectric projects, among other technologies. Since the EPA was passed in 1992, the PTC has been renewed several times since the original legislation. Generally, wind and closed-loop geothermal projects con ... Tags: production tax credit, tax equity, wind incentives, PTC, renewable energy incentives
- Tax Credits For 2009: Are They Helpful Or Hurtful To You?
By: Jack Landry | - According to the IRS there are many ways that you, as an individual, can receive tax credits this year. As to be expected, many of them have certain regulations and stipulations, but you may be able to save more than you think.
Included in some of the tax credits available to individuals is a simple tax credit called the Making Work Pay credit. If you currently have a job, or had one this year, you may already be feeling the effects of this credit as it was designed to give you mo ... Tags: Bakersfield tax attorney
- 2009 Wood Stove Tax Credits You Should Be Taking Advantage Of
By: Clay Lamb | - If you have ever entertained the idea of purchasing a woodburning stove, or even a pellet stove, now is the time to do it. For the year of 2009, the government is willing to pay 30% of the cost of the actual appliance itself, plus labor.
Having been in the business of chimneys and their appliances for a while, I would have to say that a lot of the cost of an energy efficient appliance comes hidden, in areas like ventilation, inspection to be deemed "up to code," and labor. Do not fe ... Tags: woodburning stove, tax credit, wood stove tax credit, energy tax credit, energy tax credits, energy star tax credit, home renovation tax credit, energy effic
- Improve Your Home, Get A Tax Credit
By: Ki Gray | - Due to the February 17, 2009 passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, tax credits are extended for a variety of energy-efficient improvements originally established by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.
What does this mean for you? If you buy a qualifying product noted in the federal program by December 31, 2010, you will be eligible for a tax credit for up to 30 percent of the cost of the product. The maximum credit available is $1,500.
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- Will The Government Pay Me To Cut Energy Bills With Solar Electrical Panels?
By: Don Anthony | - This time of year you can send a chill down your spine; and it has nothing to do with the approach of winter temperatures. With the current economy, it has more to do with wondering if you will be able to afford to heat your home this winter and still be able to eat. The good news is that there are ways to cut energy bills by installing solar electrical panels for your home. The better news is that the government might even pay you to do it.
The government is helping homeowners m ... Tags: solar electrical panels, solar energy, homemade solar power
- Save Money With Federal Tax Credits For Energy Efficient Systems In Phoenix
By: Ryan Spark | - Today, we have some amazing Federal Tax Credits to promote Energy Efficiency in the US. As per the new federal bill passed, you could now avail tax credit on purchase and improvement of energy efficient systems. This is valid for all purchases and installations between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
You can avail 30% of the cost of the improvement, which can be up to $1500. As per the bill, you can spend up to $5,000 during this 2 year period on a single or multiple produ ... Tags: Energy Efficient Systems, Federal Tax Credits, Phoenix AC contractors, Electricians Phoenix
- Is Wind Energy Right For Your Home?
By: SA HOME | - More than 30 years ago, the federal government--and many states--began offering substantial tax credits for investment in residential alternative energy equipment, and until the tax credit ended in 1985, many people took advantage by installing wind turbines on their property to generate electricity. With a similar tax credit included in the recently passed stimulus bill, history might be about to repeat itself, but with one key difference--the wind turbines available now are actually worth the ... Tags: wind energy, home improvement, wind turbine
- Is Wind Energy Right For Your Home?
By: SA HOME | -
More than 30 years ago, the federal government--and many states--began offering substantial tax credits for investment in residential alternative energy equipment, and until the tax credit ended in 1985, many people took advantage by installing wind turbines on their property to generate electricity. With a similar tax credit included in the recently passed stimulus bill, history might be about to repeat itself, but with one key difference--the wind turbines available now are actually wor ... Tags: wind energy, home improvement, home, wind turbines
- Solar Energy As The Alternative Energy Solution For Home
By: Clara Rowan | - The benefits of alternative energy for your home are becoming something that more and more individuals can realize in their lives. There is a large amount of press about alternative energy today. From government plans to car makers who are taking advantage of the options that exist. What does it really mean for you and your home though? There are some good places to get started on that question.
Government Incentives & Solar Power
One of the most common forms of alterna ... Tags: solar energy, home energy, free solar energy, free home energy, solar power, energy power, free solar, free solar energy
- Energy Efficiency Is The Cheapest Source Of Renewable Energy
By: P. Rodgers | - If you've been worried about our environment or looking to save money, I strongly suggest giving residential solar energy a try. No pun intended but the future of residential solar energy is very bright.
As the name suggests, residential solar energy is the use of solar energy for the home. In the past solar power was only available to large companies, now residential solar energy is widely available. One of the largest draws of residential solar energy is its ability to save peopl ... Tags: residential energy efficiency, residential energy systems, home energy efficiency, energy efficiency programs, improve energy efficiency, energy effic
- How Broadband Deployment Benefits Realtors In Lenawee County
By: Mark Goedert | - The purpose of this bill is to fund grants to promote broadband deployment in underserved areas and for mapping availability of broadband service in the US. Entities eligible to apply for a grant include municipalities, public/private partnerships and private companies who comply with specific conditions.
The grants are subject to network neutrality requirements to ensure that broadband networks are free of restrictions on content, sites or platforms, on the kinds of equipme ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Transportation Infrastructure Benefits The Real Estate Industry In Jackson Michigan
By: Mark Goedert | - The Senate passed a bill in February of 2009 that would provide funds to states and localities for capital investment for surface transportation projects including highways, bridges, transit, and rail projects.
The investment is expected to moderate traffic congestion and support a variety of transportation alternatives to improve the quality of life in American communities and increase the value of real estate.
The goal is to stimulate economic growth and job creatio ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Use Energy Tax Incentives For California Businesses And Homeowners
By: Wayne Hemrick | - When it comes to information about energy tax incentives and if your California-based company qualifies, your best source of quality information will come to you from your certified public accountant. A CPA can give you pertinent tax credit information specific to your business or yourself as an individual, and can offer other useful assistance so that you and your company qualifies for the maximum tax credit resources available by law.
One bit of energy tax credit information that ... Tags: energy tax incentives, energy tax credit information, tax credit resources, tax credit information
- California Tax Incentives To Help Corporations
By: Wayne Hemrick | - With a sagging economy, businesses located in the United States are utilizing every means possible to improve their bottom lines. One under-used resource available to California-based corporations are California tax incentives. You may be able to take advantage of a California tax credit, other tax incentives and even personal tax credits if your business operates in one of California's Enterprise Zones.
The good news is that Enterprise Zones are located throughout the state of ... Tags: california tax credit, california tax incentives, corporate tax credits, corporate tax incentives
- Tax Credits & Grants For Energy Efficient Housing In Metro Detroit
By: Mark Goedert | - A bill was recently passed providing many provisions for realtors and home buyers. The energy efficient housing tax credits and grants promote green jobs and energy independence; ARRA invests in efforts to make homes and buildings more energy efficient.
This bill provides state and local governments with grants to perform energy audits, retrofits and income tax credits. Through 2010, homeowners will be able to claim a 30% tax credit for purchases of new energy efficient furnaces, ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Tax-exempt Housing Bonds Help Michigan Real Estate Investors
By: Mark Goedert | - A recent bill was passed which provided for tax-exempt interest earned on certain state and local bonds issued during 2009 and 2010 to b exempt from Alternative Minimum Tax. In addition financial institutions will have greater capacity to purchase these tax-exempt state and local bonds.
Summary of provisions will include:
Renewed investment in Americas Historic and Older Pubic Buildings and Infrastructure to fund:
School Modernization and R ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers
- Low Income Housing Grants For First-time Home Buyers In The Down River Area
By: Mark Goedert | - The new bill passed by Senate earlier in the year allows states to trade in a portion of their 2009 low-income housing tax credits for Treasury Grants. These grants would be used to finance the construction, or purchase and rehab of low-income housing, including those with or without tax credit allocations.
The low housing grants will include funding for the following causes:
Pontiac Housing Capital Fund for rehabilitating and retrofitting public housing units, ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Rural Housing Service Helps Real Estate Values In Calhoun County
By: Mark Goedert | - The guaranteed loan program and the direct housing loan program are the two main financing programs under this section of the bill. The direct loan program will be allocated for unsubsidized guaranteed loans to provide assistance for low to moderate-income families to own homes in rural areas.
The recovery package contains key provisions for direct funding toward rural development, nutrition and conservation initiatives. From increasing loans to rural businesses to ensuring broadb ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- The 2009 Stimulus Provision For Monroe County Commercial Real Estate
By: Mark Goedert | - A large part of the stimulus package is related to residential housing and home owners; however, many industry experts will claim that this assistance indirectly benefits the commercial real estate market.
Part of the provisions of the recent bill that was passed will allow funding for the State energy programs to support green building and energy efficiency efforts of commercial property owners. The Department of Energy Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees Program benefits for commerc ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Neighborhood Stabilization Plans For Wayne County, Michigan
By: Mark Goedert | - The funds can be used to purchase, manage, maintain, demolish or repair and resell foreclosed and abandoned properties. States and localities can use these funds to establish financing methods for the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed houses.
Funds can also be used to offer financial assistance to low and middle income home buyers. After purchase with these funds the homes must be used to assist qualifying families who are considered to be low-income and 25% of the funds ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Help For First-time Home Buyers: Fha, Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Loan Limits
By: Mark Goedert | - The new bill reinstates last years 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans. The limits were equal to or greater than 125% of the 2008 local area median home price or $271,050 for FHA and $417,000 for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with an overall maximum cap of $729,750.
The higher limits apply in areas where the 2009 limits were higher. The bill also includes a clause providing the HUD Secretary with the authority to increase the loan limit for any sub-ar ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Macomb County Realtors Advice: Tax Credit For First-time Home Buyers
By: Mark Goedert | - First-time home buyers purchasing a home are eligible for the tax credit. The purchase must occur between 1/1/09 and 12/1/10. The law defines a first-time home buyer as one who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period of time prior to the purchase. With married couples, both spouses must meet the 3-year requirement to qualify for this credit.
The credit is a refundable income tax credit. This means that if the amount of credit you claim on your 2009 incom ... Tags: real estate investors, property listings, reo brokers, first-time home buyers, tax credits for home buyers, stimulus pkg
- Eco Credits: How California Energy Credits Help You Save Money On Your Tax Bill
By: Wayne Hemrick | - If you are a Southern California-based business owner, there are tax credits available of which you might not be aware. If you are trying to save energy at work, you are well on your way to earning green tax incentives. Available from both the state and federal government, eco credits can add up to big savings on your yearly taxes due.
You will want to consult with a certified public accountant that has a focus on corporate tax planning. Your CPA will let you know if your busines ... Tags: green tax incentives, california energy credits, eco credits, green energy tax incentives, california energy tax credits, corporate energy tax credits
- Find Tax Relief With A Los Angeles Tax Credit Consultant
By: Wayne Hemrick | - Business owners in Los Angeles and Long Beach are facing difficult financial times with the meltdown of the state budget, as well as the overall gloomy financial outlook that is embracing the country as a whole. There is help, however. There are ways to learn about tax credits for which you may be eligible, and that is through a consultation with a professional CPA. Long Beach and Los Angeles company owners can save thousands every year through smart financial corporate tax planning. Los Ang ... Tags: CPA Long Beach, tax credit specialist Los Angeles, Los Angeles tax credit consultant, corporate tax planning Los Angeles, CPA services Los Angeles
- Title 24 Services: 2009 Tax Breaks For Energy Conservation
By: Title24 | - Consumer Energy Tax Incentives What the Economic Stabilization Bill Means to You The recently passed Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343) included, extended and/or amended many consumer tax incentives originally introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT).
The bill also included tax incentives for businesses, utilities, and government. For a complete summary of the tax incentives included in the bill, read the summary of Energy Tax Incentives in The E ... Tags: title 24, title 24 services, title 24 energy
- At Wallside Inc, We Lead In Energy-efficient Window Manufacture And Sales
By: Britney Simpson | - With our current economic woes and gas prices going up, its no wonder that homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to save on their energy bills. Making your home more energy efficient can produce meaningful savings. At Wallside Windows, we lead in providing energy-efficient windows. That means we can help you realize energy savings. Also, we manufacture and install windows that are eligible for up to $1500 in energy tax credits as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ... Tags: Wallside Windows, we lead in energy-efficient windows, energy efficient window sales
- A Plan For Bringing New Green Energy Solutions To Consumers
By: Bryan Anderson | - Few companies are able to offer green energy solutions because few have invested the resources for research and marketing. Those two elements are crucial to buying products for a low cost. By taking these products and services to a show case customer, companies will be able to have a small profit and to build a reputation of quality and credibility that will attract more customers. The customer wins, and New Energy Solutions wins.
In some cases the show case customer may want to b ... Tags: Energy Solutions, stimulus bill, Quartz Infrared Heaters
- 3 Ways Tax Break From Renewable Energy Can Cut Down Yearly Expenditures
By: shirlyndee | - Tax break are deduction given by the government to consumer taxes. Now, renewable energy users can benefit to this tax break given by the government to cut down yearly expenditures.
Want to improve your home without hurting your wallet? Home energy efficiency improvement tax credit will do the job for you. Consumers have more reason to switch to renewable energy products. Main reason is because now, the government is offering tax credit in return to purchasing and installing cert ... Tags: renewable energy marketing, renewable energy information, renewable energy company, renewable energy solutions, renewable energy resources
- The Biotech Research Role In Energy Conservation
By: Bryan Anderson | - Background And Introduction
In this report we will share some good news. As a result of the recent government stimulus bill, there are extensions of valuable tax credits and tax deductions to reward energy conservation. There are also some significant increases in the benefits for home owners. We are confident that the information provided in this report can benefit millions of people and that makes it good news indeed.
The good news is that contractors can build en ... Tags: Energy Solutions, stimulus bill, Quartz Infrared Heaters, Ed
- Tax Savings For Homeowners
By: Mark Hostetler | - The government is making it easy for homeowners to save on their taxes this year. Whether you're a first time buyer, or just renovating, there are a number of savings out there.
Save The Environment and Money Too!
Thanks to the $700 billion bailout plan, going Green in 2009 can net you some juicy tax credits. A number of incentives that are especially helpful for people living in older homes, include:
- Credit for 30 percent of the cost of a photovo ... Tags: real estate taxes, taxes, finances, property tax, tax credits, home tax credit
- Build A Powerful Career With Solar Energy Schools
By: BootsOnTheRoof | - Not long ago, "green jobs" may have brought to mind park rangers, environmental activists or "Save the Penguins". However, over the years, green has reached out and, like AT&T, touched just about every industry and position. One of the largest industries today is, of course, solar energy, and solar energy schools are helping make it happen.
Solar Energy in the News
With the solar industry's rise above the masses and the latest tax credits for solar energy use, the need fo ... Tags: solar panel schools, solar schools. solar energy schools, so
- U.s. Renewable Energy Sector Outlook For 2009
By: John Gimigliano | - In 1859, Charles Dickens famously penned the opening lines to A Tale of Two Cities:
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair
Dickens was not, of course, referring to the outlook for the renewables sector in 2009, but he ... Tags: renewable energy tax credits, global energy industry
- Small Turbine Wind Generators At Home
By: DIY Renewable Energy | - Small turbine wind energy is the fastest growing of any renewable energy technology. It is produced in a similar way to how an alternator produces electricity as your car moves. The only difference is the air spins the turbine to produce the power. And as the wind speed increases the turbine produces more electricity. In windy regions, such as near coastlines, small turbine wind energy is an ideal way of producing power for households and businesses.
Even if you do not live in a windy are ... Tags: small turbine wind, wind power, small wind turbine, renewable energy, home wind turbine
- Residential Energy Tax Credits Extended Through 2010
By: Sam Streubel | - Residential Energy tax credits have been extended until December 31, 2010. Many of the caps, or limits on the tax credit amount you can claim, have been eliminated.
With the exception of a biomass stove, you may be able to take a credit of 30% of your costs of qualified solar electric property, solar water heating property, fuel cell property, small wind energy property, and geothermal heat pump property. This includes labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, as ... Tags: energy tax credit, tax credit, biomass stove, geothermal heat pump, solar water heating, photovoltaic systems
- Save Money And Get Cash Back With Energy Star
By: Nestor Santtia | - You're probably familiar with the term "ENERGY STAR", and are familiar with the Energy Star logo when shopping for new home appliances, but you may not understand what Energy Star really means and how the logo is applied. What it means to you is two things: 1) you will save money because of energy efficiency enhancements, and 2) Energy Star is better for the environment. The green building movement is all about living more sustainably and having less of a negative impact on the environment. ... Tags: Energy Star, energy efficiency, green homes, energy star tax credits
- 9 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient - Part 2
By: davet | - Yesterday we looked at Steps 1 through 5 on various ways that a home owner can go about making their home more energy efficient. Today, we will finish up with Steps 6 through 9 to complete the series.
6. Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Compact fluorescent lamps can save three-quartersof the electricity used by incandescent lamps. During the life span of a CFL, it uses about $22 in electricity. Incandescent bulbs do not last nearly as long as the ... Tags: renewable energy, green energy, alternative energy, solar, green wireless, solar power, solar, solar energy, solar heating, hydro-electric, wind power,
- Want Tax Credits? Energy Conservation Efforts For Commercial Properties
By: Tony Seruga, Yolanda Seruga and Yolanda Bishop | - Tax credits for eco-friendly commercial projects
The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that commercial buildings account for nearly one-fifth of the entire amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere on an annual basis. There are a few different views on the role of the government in controlling or limiting the impact that commercial buildings have on the environment.
While some believe that the government should have an active role in this is ... Tags: environmentally friendly, greenhouse gases, tax credits, commercial properties, commercial buildings
- Truth About Tax Credit For Hybrid Car
By: Anton Rowd | - Today, there is a growing number of fuel-saving hybrid cars being sold in the market. Because of this, the government is therefore obligated to apply taxes. For those interested in buying hybrid cars though, there is good news. The Internal Revenue Service has already qualified a number of hybrid car brands for tax credit. For purchasers, this might actually be a good idea. The government's proposal of this tax credit for hybrid car goods is possibly one of the best incentives yet.
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- Renewable Energy Trends
By: Michelle Bery | - When in 2005 the federal Production Tax Credits (PTC) for companies producing renewable power was renewed, it sent a message far and wide that the renewable energy industry was worth getting into, with the promise of profitability, energy efficiency, and social/environmental good karma all in one tidy package. The following are some of the latest ways we've seen this collective foray into renewable energies take shape.
The Workforce: Businesses are given tax credits for changing ... Tags: Renewable Energy
- Tips To Stop Energy Waste
By: Rickie Sol | - Unless you live in a cave, you have probably noticed the cost of energy has been going through the roof. Whether it is high prices at the pump or your utility bill, it makes sense to take steps to cut energy waste and save some money. Here are a few things you can do:
1. If you have an attic, you undoubtedly are wasting money on your heating bill. Take a close look at the entrance to the attic. If it is a drop down from the ceiling, hot air is moving up and through it.
Tags: energy, savings, utilities, money, waste, home, improvement, gas, fuel, prices
- How To Lower Your Utility Bill Through Alternative Energy
By: Bryan Wong | - Do you fear your home energy bill? Has it increased the past years to numbers you could not even have imagined back than? Do you feel like it is time to turn this around and start paying less? Of course you do! You don't have to throw out all your appliances and devices, nor will you have to live like a night creature in the dark. What you can do is to invest in one or more home energy generation systems.
A home energy generation system can be the solution if you were eagerly sear ... Tags: Alternative Energy, solar energy, wind energy, save money on utility
- Is Alternative Energy The New Eldorado?
By: Bryan Wong | - There is money in alternative energy and big corporations are discovering this fact. Not only are existing companies securing their position, new companies that specialize in this new energy source are increasing also. Is there really money to be made or is this the new Eldorado? Many believe that this new form of converting 'free' energy has real potential. Let's look at the most important reasons why.
The energy sources we use today have negative side effects. They cause lots of ... Tags: Alternative energy, renewable energy, converting alternative energy, benefits Alternative energy
- Are Alternative Energy Homes The Future?
By: Bryan Wong | - What mail do you hate the most living in a western modern world today? Chances are that you hate your monthly bills. What do hate even more? You probably hate seeing these bills getting higher each and every month. But what can you do about it; you need electricity, water, gas and heat. You would not be living a comfortable live in a western modern society without your lights, air-conditioning, TV, microwave, dishwasher and all other appliances that make your live enjoyable.
You c ... Tags: Alternative energy, renewable energy, converting alternative energy, benefits Alternative energy
- Is Saving Money The Only Reason To Go Solar
By: Bryan Wong | - When we talk about solar power term return on investment always is mentioned. Return on investment means that can earn your invested money back within a calculated time frame. How long it takes to earn back your money depends on several factors. These factors are efficiency of the solar equipment, the amount of sunshine, your location and your budget. Let there be no misunderstanding that with solar power you can certainly earn back your invested money. What I would like to mention here is that ... Tags: solar energy, tax rebates solar energy, solar power, incentives solar power, costs solar energy
- Irs Announces Tax Credits For Toyota Prius
By: Richard A. Chapo | - The Toyota Prius is the vehicle that started the entire hybrid vehicle craze. It continues to dominate the market and the IRS has announced the tax credits for this year.
IRS Announces Tax Credits For Toyota Prius
In an effort to promote energy efficiency, the federal government has instituted an energy program that provides financial rewards for energy efficient products. The government realizes prodding us with words is not going to work. As such, it has decided t ... Tags: irs, tax, taxes, prius, credits, hybrid, toyota, vehicles, deduction, energy, oil, gas prices
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