- 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?
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.
READ MORE > - Delaware announces 10,000th appliance rebate
Delaware hands out 10,000th appliance rebate; program runs through August 31, 2010.
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Tag Archives: home retrofits
U.S. House approved $6 billion for home retrofit rebates
Posted on 07. May, 2010 by GMS Editor.
The House of Representatives passed the $6 billion “cash for caulkers” program Thursday. Now it’s on to the U.S. Senate.
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HOME STAR: Putting Americans Back to Work
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by GMS Editor.
The article from the Center for American Progress provides details of the Cash for Caulkers program, including consumer incentives and economic benefits.
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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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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.
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‘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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