- 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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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?
READ MORE > - 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.
READ MORE > - 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LED Holiday Light Sales Boom
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by GMS Editor.
Success in the holiday LED lighting category may help to change consumers’ minds about LEDs as replacements for standard incandescent light bulbs.
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How ‘Cash for Caulkers’ might work
Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by GMS Editor.
President Obama’s Cash for Caulkers proposal has almost every homeowner wondering how they’ll be able to cash in.
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‘Cash for Clunkers,’ household edition
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by GMS Editor.
The federal government is expected to finalize details in the coming weeks of another tax-supported shopping extravaganza, known as “Cash for Appliances.”
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Weatherization: Saving Money by Saving Energy
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by GMS Editor.
U.S. Energy Secretary Steve Chu outlines the government’s incentive programs for home energy efficiency.
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