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Home Star - Cash for Caulkers is a Go!

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It's official the Cash for Caulkers program is a go. Today while speaking at the Brookings Institute, President Obama announced that new spending is required to give the economy another push. The new plan would cut taxes on small businesses, increase spending on infrastructure and offer new rebates to reward energy efficiency.

The plan would include a so-called Cash for Caulkers incentive program that would provide rebates for consumers who make energy-efficient retrofits on their homes. The official name is Home Star taking a cue from energy efficient appliances, Energy Star.

All the mainstream media news outlets are finally taking notice of this story and we chatted with a rep from Neil Cavuto's show on Fox today who was interested in our take on the Cash for Caulkers program and how it will effect "Joe the Plumber".

Let's hope this program raises awareness for energy efficiency in homes. Even without this program there are many techniques you can apply to your home to save energy and money.

A search for energy pulls up a lot of great tips and techniques for winterizing and save.

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Charles & Hudson | December 8, 2009 | Comments () |

 

 

  • laurap2010
    Seems like the Obama administration is forgetting that their aren't enough certified weatherization companies to do this work. Certification will cost a fortune for the remodeling company doing the work. Material costs will skyrocket once this thing passes. Aren't enought 3rd party testing companies so people won't get their money to pay workers. The Obama administration also has forgotten about the EPA federal law about lead in pre 1987 homes. Companies have to become certified about the lead law and will be charging homeowners more. If a company gets caught by the EPA they could be fined $37,500 per occurance per day. This will put alot of companies out of business. I think governement needs to slow down with some of these programs and think them out first.
  • handyman_business
    Have not heard much about this lately. Wondering what the status of this program is?
  • KarenAnneK
    Faux News? I am so disillusioned...
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