Jan 15

Written by: dale
1/15/2009 12:10 PM

In Today's Editorial Section of the Washington Post there was an article about Congress considering proposals to get help the renewable energy industry and encourage homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient.

The Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund would provide zero-interest loans to help homeowners pay for energy-efficient lighting, windows, doors, insulation and other improvements.  According to the article, the money would be provided by local governments, which would tie repayments to the homeowner's property tax bill.  Unpaid loan balances would convey with the property, so that even a homeowner who expected to move within a couple of years could feel free to invest in long-term improvements. 

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