Efficiency First

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), one of the largest trade associations in the United States, has joined the growing tide of influential industry groups that have weighed in on the job-creation potential of the  HOME STAR incentive program. “This has the potential to be a real shot in the arm for the home building [...]

Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment will hold a legislative hearing entitled “HomeStar: Job Creation through Home Energy Retrofits” on Friday, March 12, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. There will be a bipartisan briefing for staff of Members on [...]

Last week, President Obama announced a $6B program that would give people incentives to make their homes more energy efficient. He also hopes the program will create jobs. We speak to Richard Burbank of Evergreen Home Performance in Rockland Maine. Here is the program: http://www.hereandnow.org/#5 Link to Interview

The Dow Chemical Company, a leading manufacturer of insulation and weatherization products for the construction industry, released a public statement this week in support of the proposed HOME STAR retrofit program. “Dow applauds the President’s efforts to raise our nation’s awareness and focus on energy efficiency, and urges homeowners to take action to protect their [...]