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Latest news on Home Star
Here’s a recent update on the legislation that includes the Home Star Program. Its Senate passage after the August break is far from certain.
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Did Cash for Appliances Work?
The Cash for Appliances program has been adopted in all 50 states, but the results vary widely from state-to-state. What’s been going on?
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Cash for Caulkers: The Definitive Guide
The Home Star Program is nearing approval. Here is everything homeowners need to know about the requirements to take full advantage of Home Star.
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Cash for Caulkers update
Here’s an update on Home Star, including the Senate legislation and press release; it has bi-partisan support and there are hopes for passage by July 4th.
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Great Appliance Swap Out under way

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by GMS Editor.

New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out program is in full swing. It runs until Feb. 21 or whenever the state’s allotted $16.44 million is gone.

Energy audit sheds light on costly appliances, electronics

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by GMS Editor.

A California home owner shares her experiences with a self-conducted energy audit.

Energy Savers: Approved Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Here is a list of appliance rebate programs for the states and territories approved by Department of Energy as of February 12, 2010.

Home energy retrofits: The bottom line

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Investing to make your home more energy efficient may lower the bills, but it may not boost its price, partly because these investments aren’t fully valued by appraisers.

US loses opportunity with home energy efficiency

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Energy-efficient mortgages have been available now for 20 years or so, but they are an underutilized tool.

‘Cash for Caulkers’ aims to make Americans greener at home

Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Budget-strapped Americans face both an urge to lower their utility bills and a lack of resources to make “green” home improvements. The Home Star, or “Cash for Caulkers,” program aims to bridge that gap.

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Governor Announces Homeowner Weatherization Incentives

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Governor John E. Baldacci today unveils a new benefit available to Mainers who improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

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When a home energy audit pays

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Experts say there are a few things to look for when getting an energy audit and retrofit work done.

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‘Cash for appliances’ to cut costs of Energy Star models

Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by GMS Editor.

Illinois’ $12.4 million share of federal funding enables the state to offer rebates at the cash register of 15 percent off new home appliances that are Energy Star-rated, starting in mid-April.