Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 9:55am

Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates

Legislation before the U.S. Congress could give homeowners incentives to purchase a wide-range of energy-efficiency products from insulation to appliances. However, home energy management systems like energy monitors and other energy-saving electronics may not be included in the program.

The proposed program, called Home Star (also known as “Cash for Caulkers”), will fund $6 billion in rebates to encourage immediate investments in energy-efficient appliances, building mechanical systems and insulation, and whole-home energy efficiency retrofits, according to Efficiency First, a coalition of home performance professionals such as home energy auditors.

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