Whole-house retrofits of older homes have a far greater payback as it relates to the energy savings, the environment and carbon emissions than building new "green" homes. The ARRA Tax Credits are a huge benefit to all three of those categories as well as to home-owners' bank accounts.
It's reported that 77 million homes in the U.S. that need improvements are 25 years or older. Retrofitting those homes with the current building science technologies for energy-efficiency and eco-friendliness is substantially hampered but the lack of contractor training. Efficiency Vermont helps train, certify and accredit contractors and other businesses in auditing and inspection skills including the Home Performance with Energy Star program. One of the objectives of these programs is to approach the home holistically - looking at the entire home rather than a piece-meal approach. This approach requires that contractors need to educate homeowners about the building science that leads to the most cost-effective energy improvements. The stimulus package tax credits worth thousands of dollars may convince homeowners that whole-house retrofits are worth the investment.
Contact Efficiency Vermont for help.
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