There has never been a better time to have an energy audit. The cost of energy is high and predicted to continue rising. Federal, state and local utility programs provide incentives and rebates for energy efficiency improvements. Special lending rules are in place to help finance energy conservation measures. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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Energy Optimization
Programs
from DTE Energy
DTE Energy is offering new programs with incentives, rebates and information to help make it easy to reduce the amount of energy used in your home or business. For more information, go to YourEnergySavings.com.
Where do your home energy dollars go?
Heating your living space in the winter and keeping it cool in the summer accounts for nearly half your monthly
utility bill.
Don't Forget the Homeowner's
Energy Tax Credit!
The "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" has extended the residential tax credits (which had been in effect in 2006 and 2007) for energy efficient improvements you make in 2010. Tax credits up to $1500 are available for insulation, replacement windows, water heaters, and certain high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. Learn more...
Home Energy Audits in the Media
A writer for the real estate section of The Washington Post, who lives in Michigan, reports on the results of a home energy audit done on her home and the surprising places where air leakages were found. Go to the March 20, 2010 article.
Our Planet describes how one couple applied for an energy-efficient mortgage in a July 29, 2009 article.
National Geographic highlights ways to save energy at home in their March 2009 cover story.
TIME magazine featured a cover story on energy efficiency in their January 12, 2009 issue, including the benefits of doing simple things like caulking doors and windows to seal out leaks. Link to an online version of the story here.
NYTimes.com lists easy, low-cost or free ways you can save money as a homeowner, including using a programmable thermostat and installing a dimmer on lights.
Click here for tips from HGTV.com on living a greener life, including finding an energy auditor.