The HOME STAR ENERGY PROGAM is a praiseworthy attempt of the US government to make the Americans conscious and install affordable energy efficient units in home as well as to generate more jobs in the building industry.
Homeowners now get special rebates for making their homes energy efficient. A rebate which can scale up to $3000 is offered on purchase of energy saving equipments, duct sealing and installing laminated window panes and doors.
The rebate can accelerate up to $ 8000, if large scale energy savings, about 20%, is aimed at, after an energy audit and necessary retrofit. These rebates are referred to as Silver Star Rebates and Gold Star Rebates respectively.
The HOME STAR ENERGY PROGRAM will not only contribute to cash savings of homeowners. On a larger scale, it will also wipe out the negative effects of pollution, create peaceful homes and stimulate jobs in the building industry. The slumping economy will see a boost as individuals will now have more savings at their disposal to invest and get higher returns.
Energy savings will also reach newer heights, as with each individual home saving a considerable fraction of energy, the total savings will be voluminous.
A Home Star energy rater is the best person to assess the specific conditions at a set up and work in harmony with the building professionals to create an energy efficient structure.
Existing homes can also sign up for the program to modify the current energy set up and conform to the strict standards of the HOME STAR ENERGY PROGRAM.
