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On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. This bill extended tax credits for energy efficient home improvements, including: windows doors roofs insulation HVAC non-solar water heaters Tax credits for these residential products, which had expired at the end of 2007, will now be available for improvements made during 2009. However, improvements made during 2008 are not eligible for a tax credit. The bill also extended tax credits for solar energy systems and fuel cells to 2016. New tax credits were established for small wind energy systems and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Tax credits for builders of new energy... Read more
by Louisa May At first glance, an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) sounds great. This loan is based on the premise that a home owner will be paying out less money on...
by Paul Bianchina If you’re thinking it’s time to do something about your cold house and your high heating bills, here are five win-win suggestions that will...
by Louisa May The Orton Family Foundation is changing the way communities approach land planning, and they’re doing it with heart and soul. Founded in 1995 by Noel...
by Arrol Gellner, Inman News (This is Part 3 of a four-part series. Read Part 1, “China’s growth has lessons for U.S.,” and Part 2, “As China...
We’ve brought you dozens of money saving tips over the year. Here’s a countdown of some of the best technology and money making ideas of 2008, so you can save even more in 2009: The simplest, easiest ways to lower your costs: 1. Over liners. These drip-catching, energy saving liners are CHEAP, and save you a bundle. See Make Oven Cleaning a Thing of The Past. 2. Recycling electricity. A simple appliance can save you as much as 25% on energy costs in your office, common areas, and rental spaces. See Lower Your Electric Bills Now. 3. Keyless entry systems. No need to re-key each time a tenant moves out, plus an easy way to provide security when vendors... Read more
by Louisa May With holidays approaching, now may be a good time for smart shoppers to revisit the six sins of greenwashing before heading out to the...
by Louisa May Ford will introduce an electric vehicle in 2010 as part of its restructuring plan. Optimal Energy Ltd. in Cape Town, South Africa also rolls out at the end...
by Louisa May “We buy batteries and clean electricity, and we sell miles,” Shai Agassi told the crowd assembled at San Francisco City Hall on November...
by Louisa May If all goes well, an Executive Order signed by Governor Schwarzenegger will not only advance California’s transition to clean energy but boost the...
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