Home Star Cash for Caulkers

Revive America's Construction Industry

Laura A. Hutchings | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laura A. Hutchings

Like many small business owner in the energy efficiency and construction industries, I have spent months writing letters to my senators in support of the home energy retrofit legislation called Home Star.

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A Green Cure for the Blues

Stephen Cowell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Blue Collar Depression, Retrofits, Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Home Star Cash for Caulkers, Jobs Bill, Stephen Cowell, Green News
Stephen Cowell

Now that it has passed the House of Representatives with flying colors (246 to 161), we are thisclose to making Home Star a reality. This is the plan...

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Cash for Caulkers: Right Plan, Wrong Name

Stephen Cowell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Obama Cash for Caulkers, Obama Home Star, Home Star Cash for Caulkers, Obama Weatherizing Homes, Cash for Caulkers, Green News
Stephen Cowell

Shakespeare's famous phrase rings true for many things, but not when it comes to "Cash for Caulkers." Relating Home Star to "Cash for Clunkers" is an easy way to convey the general concept.

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