Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act

Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act
At an event with homeowners and workers who benefited from the program, today in Manchester, New Hampshire, Vice President Joe Biden announced a major Recovery Act milestone—the weatherizing of 200,000 homes under the Recovery Act. As a result of the Administration’s unprecedented commitment to energy [...]

New Air Conditioner Regulations

This year the EPA banned the use of the R-22 refrigerant in the manufacturing of air conditioners. Because R-22 depletes the Earth’s ozone layer, EPA is gradually reducing amounts of that chemical that can be produced. But to preserve the useful life of R-22 equipment people have already purchased, EPA allows R-22 to be used [...]

$10 Million in Rebates Available to Virginia Home Owners and Small Businesses

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Virginia’s Chief Jobs Creation Officer, today announced on behalf of Governor Bob McDonnell that effective today, March 22, 2010, $10 million in rebates will be available to help home owners and small businesses reduce their energy costs and harness energy from the wind and the sun. This is a continuation of [...]

Feds Announce New Steps to Strengthen ENERGY STAR

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy today outlined a series of steps to further strengthen the trusted ENERGY STAR® program. This action comes at a critical time for American consumers, many of whom struggle to keep up with their monthly energy bills. In addition [...]

Fix a Leak Week Showcases How Americans Can Save Water and Money

Across the country, household leaks are wasting more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year—enough water to supply every home in Texas with its annual water needs. To help consumers save water and money, EPA is working with water utilities, manufacturers, retailers, communities and plumbers to promote its second annual [...]

Government Launches $130 Million Building Energy Efficiency Effort

The Obama Administration today announced a multi-agency initiative to spur regional economic growth while making buildings more energy efficient. Seven federal agencies today issued a combined Funding Opportunity Announcement of up to $129.7 million over five years to create a regional research center that will develop new building efficiency technologies and work with local partners [...]

More Home Improvement Cash Could Be On The Way

President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy.
The administration didn’t provide immediate details, but said it would work with Congress on crafting legislation. Steve Nadel, director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, who’s helping write the [...]

Save On Home Heating Bills This Winter

Whether you use oil, natural gas, or electricity, there are many ways to ensure that you stay warm at home this winter without heating the great outdoors.
The Federal Trade Commission’s consumer alert “Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home” tells you how to select energy-efficient home appliances, spot problems that waste fuel, shop for [...]

Tax benefits increase for energy-efficient home improvements

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency includes:

Tax Credits for Consumers

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:

Windows and Doors
Insulation
Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
HVAC
Water Heaters (non-solar)
Biomass Stoves

Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes [...]