Cash for caulkers
In a recent press conference, President Obama was discussing energy efficiency, and proclaimed, “Insulation is sexy!”
Now that line may not resonate all through history quite like Truman’s, “This day will live in infamy,” but it’s got substance just the same.
The president was trying to emphasize the importance replacing outdated heating and cooling systems, insulating walls, and sealing up drafty homes in an effort to save money and energy.
And Congress is crafting legislation for a new program called, Cash for Caulkers, that will allow homeowners to receive a 50% rebate on energy-saving products and installations up to $12,000. That means you could spend as much as $24,000 on upgrades, and get half back.
That’s a sweet deal, particularly whether you need to replace a furnace or other piece of expensive equipment. But the very best, most cost-effective way to save energy is still the simplest: seal up drafts.
In fact, tests have shown that you can cut heating and cooling bills by 20% just by sealing and insulating. The problem is that many homeowners don’t know where to look for costly leaks, or which products to use where. Well now expert help is just a mouse visit away.
Original post by Joseph Truini
