Cash For Caulkers- a boon for energy and the economy

From a January 2, 2010 Boston Globe article is some sage advice.

In one sense, “cash for caulkers’’ is a misnomer. Caulking is just a small part of what the typical drafty house needs, and installing wall insulation, upgrading heating systems, replacing windows, and repairing ducts are jobs for trained workers, not do-it-yourselfers.

Home Star is the actual program name. It should be a good thing for homeowners to increase comfort and save money.

Making Home Energy Management Smarter -- and a Lot Easier - DailyFinance

Awesome ideas. I wonder how affordable they will be?



Making Home Energy Management Smarter -- and a Lot Easier - DailyFinance

Energy Blues, School House Rock

Yea, Energy that won't run out.




Can you spell passive solar? Or maybe PassiveHaus. Or maybe net zero use.
So many options from which to choose.
Can you think of any other options?

State And Fereral Energy Efficiency Incentives

Here is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.
It provides information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives
which would qualify for renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

To be aware of any restrictions, you must read the fine print . Windows must have an Energy Star rating and there are minimum efficiency standards for replacement equipment.

Passive Solar Gain

My simple cat has the common sense to capitalize on passive solar gain. I, on the other hand, am still figuring this out for my house which does not have great southern exposure.

The next house will *I hope* have a perfect orientation. It will be complete with a solarium and hot tub like this ZED House.

Welcome to Home Energy Conservation

Many buzzwords are tossed around today like: sustainability, green living, no impact, carbon footprint, energy conservation, Energy Star, LEED,  reduce, reuse, recycle, and  upcycle.
They may mean different things to different people in terms of priority and commitment.

We are into stewardship. In our humble opinion, energy conservation is at the very foundation of green and frugal living.

Energy that does not have to be generated has no emissions, no pollutants, no transportation costs, and no foreign oil dependency.

Some of the techniques we employ can be accomplished with little or no monetary investment. Other methods we will chronicle will require some substantial investment of time and or money; and professional services may need to be employed.

Everything has a payback, be it short or long term, but when you consider it AN INVESTMENT it will help justify the cost.
Also some helpful links to keep up with the ever changing face of Home Energy Conservation.

Regards,
Mary