Archive for July 28, 2010

Obama calls out EF Member and contractor in support of HOME STAR

Posted on July 28, 2010, 3:56 pm, by Jared, under News.

Obama – “Brian Bovio’s company had to let some people go when the recession hit.  But in the two years since, he’s transformed his business, and now he’s making people’s homes more energy efficient to save money on their utility bills — and he’s been able to start hiring again.  He is very interested in [...]

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Coalition tops 2,600 members

Posted on July 28, 2010, 12:21 pm, by Jared, under News.

The HOME STAR Coalition continues to grow over — 1,000 new members in July, with a total greater than 2,600 and climbing. If you have not yet joined the Coalition, it is free: www.homestarcoalition.org/join.html

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HOME STAR Coalition Applauds Senate Bill

Posted on July 28, 2010, 10:02 am, by Jared, under News.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Lambert or Tara Powers Lambert, Edwards & Associates 616-233-0500   tpowers@lambert-edwards.com HOME STAR Coalition Applauds Senate for Inclusion of the bi-partisan HOME STAR Legislation in The Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act HOME STAR Coalition urges swift action by Congress and The Administration as coalition supporters grows to over 2,600  [...]

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Text of Senate Energy Bill Released

Posted on July 28, 2010, 12:05 am, by Morris, under News.

The full text of the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 introduced today in the Senate is now available online, with the HOME STAR retrofit program described in sections 3001 through 3016. The bill stipulates that $5 billion in Treasury funds should be allocated to the program as of Oct. 1, [...]

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