“Cash For Caulkers” Promotes Green Upgrades

Homeowners may qualify for up to $8,000 in rebates for energy efficient upgrades under legislation that is expected to pass in the U.S. Senate within the next week, according to a USA Today report. Upgrades covered under the “Cash for Caulkers” bill, formally the “Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010,” include air sealing, insulation, window replacement, and water heater replacement. Here is a link to a helpful table that explains each retrofit and its associated building requirement and rebate.

Henges Insulation & Fireplaces can help prepare for and perform home energy upgrades. We will post more information about insulation and furnace upgrades covered under “Cash for Caulkers” in the coming weeks. Stay informed by signing up to get posts and updates in your e-mail.