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, supported on both sides of the aisle, that would give U.S. homeowners rebates for energy efficiency improvements and cut energy consumption. Most...

"What's in a name?"

Shakespeare's famous phrase rings true for many things, but not when it comes to "Cash for Caulkers." This nickname has become adopted by the mainstream media and the blogosphere to refer to a planned residential efficiency program called Home Star. Now that the President's Economic Recovery...

As the debate wages on about how to spend the economic stimulus money, President-Elect Obama's talented picks for his energy and environmental czars underscore his commitment to solving the climate crisis. Finally, the welfare of our planet will be a priority again! Thanks to the new administration, alternative fuels, renewable...