(Nan’s Note: A home is the most sensible place to cut back on energy consumption and make a difference. According to the EPA, buildings in the US account for:
• 39 percent of total energy use
• 12 percent of the total water consumption
• 68 percent of total electricity consumption
• 38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions
Cash for Caulkers, a newly proposed program for energy rebates, will help homeowners make their homes more efficient with insulation, appliances and windows. I can attest to the value of this! I cut my energy bills in half by insulating my attic
By Steve Hargreaves
Under President’s proposal, homeowners would be reimbursed for energy-efficient appliances and insulation.
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 bill, said a homeowner could receive up to $12,000 in rebates.
Read about Cash for Caulkers at CNN Money.
