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Senate to Address Energy Legislation in September
The Senate is currently on recess and is scheduled to return on September 10th. Upon their return it is expected that they will address legislation on energy, small business, and appropriations bills. The energy legislation should include discussion of the proposed Homestar, or “Cash for Caulkers”, program that the House passed earlier this year. What are the odds of Cash for Caulkers passing the Senate? Leave your comment below! … Read entire article »
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House of Representatives Passes “Cash for Caulkers” Homestar Bill
Today the House of Representatives passed the $6 billion Cash for Caulkers bill. According to CBS News, the cost of the proposed program is at $5.7 billion over two years. The bill will now go to the U.S. Senate, and if approved there, will then go to the President. Based on the President’s previous comments about the program, it appears he would sign the Homestar bill into law without question. The proposed Homestar program is split up into two tiers: The Silver Star program would provide upfront rebates of up to $3,000 for specific energy-efficient improvements in homes, such as installing energy-efficient appliances or duct sealing, insulation or new windows or doors. The Gold Star program would entitle people to up to $8,000 when they conduct comprehensive energy audits and implement measures … Read entire article »
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Homeowners Could Receive Up To $12,000 in Rebates With Cash for Caulkers
In a recent article published by CNN Money, Steve Nadel, a director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, says that homeowners could get up to $12,000 in rebates through the Homestar (aka “Cash for Caulkers”) program. The Obama administration, who proposed the new program, didn’t immediatly provide detailed information about what would be covered. However, the article states that Nadel also said that the following items would probably be covered in the Cash for Caulkers … Read entire article »
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Welcome to the Cash for Caulkers Blog
Welcome to the Cash for Caulkers Blog! As you may have heard, the Obama administration is currently evaluating options for a program called “Cash for Caulkers” or “Homestar”. According to the New York Times, both former President Bill Clinton and Silicon Valley venture capitalist John Doerr have pitched their own ideas to the White House. It appears that the goal of this program would be to provide incentives for homeowners to weatherize their home and implement … Read entire article »