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Will the Nuclear Power Debate Resurrect Cash for Caulkers?
With the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the safety of nuclear energy has been getting a lot of attention recently. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel ordered the closure of Germany’s seven oldest nuclear plants pending a security review. The discussion of nuclear safety has been taking place in the United States as well. Taking a step back, it has been many months since the governments Homestar program, commonly known as Cash for Caulkers, has had any political … Read entire article »
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Will the Nuclear Power Debate Resurrect Cash for Caulkers?
With the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the safety of nuclear energy has been getting a lot of … Read more »
Home Energy Score Program Launched to Grow Home Retrofit Industry
On November 9th, Vice President Biden and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch … Read more »
Effect of Recent Elections on the Proposed Home Star Program
Here’s a breakdown of the legislators in Washington who have had a major role in the proposed Home … Read more »
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What is Your Opinion of Cash for Caulkers?
Although Congress has been silent on the Homestar program recently, NPR recently published a story about how the Goldstar and Silverstar programs would work. The article generated a lively discussion with 78 … Read more »
Department of Energy Awards $30 Million To States for Energy Efficiency
Although the Cash for Caulkers initiative appears to be stalled at this time, the government is still allocating funds toward retrofitting homes to increase energy efficiency. The Department of Energy recently announced … Read more »
2009 Tax Checklist for Energy Efficiency Credits
It’s that time of year when taxpayers are starting to receive 2009 tax information in the mail and, as … Read more »
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Cash for Caulkers Doesn’t Get Mentioned in the President’s State of the Union Address
President Obama addressed the nation in the State of the Union address this evening. However, he didn’t mention the proposed Homestar, commonly known as Cash for Caulkers, program. In Obama’s 2010 State of the Union address he stated his support for giving homeowners rebates for energy efficiency. Approximately four months later the House of Representatives passed their version of the Homestar bill. In … Read entire article »
Will Cash for Caulkers Pass The Senate in 2011?
Contrary to what many websites are proclaiming, Congress has not passed the Homestar, commonly known as Cash for Caulkers, legislation. The House of Representatives did pass their version of the bill in May 2010. However, the Senate has yet to debate a Cash for Caulkers piece of legislation. If both areas of Congress were to agree on a bill, then … Read entire article »
Home Energy Score Program Launched to Grow Home Retrofit Industry
On November 9th, Vice President Biden and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a pilot program to give homeowners information about the energy efficiency of their home. The pilot program is called Home Energy Score and will be available in Charlottesville, Virginia; Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; Minnesota; Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; … Read entire article »
Effect of Recent Elections on the Proposed Home Star Program
Here’s a breakdown of the legislators in Washington who have had a major role in the proposed Home Star legislation (“Cash for Caulkers”), and how they fared in recent elections on November 2nd. Rep. Peter Welch, D-VT – Sponsored the House bill on Cash for Caulkers. Welch won his third term to the House on November 2nd. He said that job creation … Read entire article »