Lightly Treading

Gov. Hickenlooper also signed HB 13-1105: sets standards for the Colorado Energy Saving Mortgage program, which administers financing for people purchasing energy-efficient homes or home improvements to increase energy efficiency. The property’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score would help determine the maximum mortgage value. http://bit.ly/17jGW5r.

Bi-Partisan Legislation Introduced in Congress to Improve the Energy Performance of Existing Homes

The bill, “The Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act” HOMES Act) would provide rebates to homeowners who invest in energy efficiency improvements. Homeowners who demonstrate a 20 percent energy savings will receive a $2,000 rebate. For every 5 percent in additional energy savings, they can receive another $1,000 – up to a total of $8,000 or 50 percent of the project's cost.

The $20 Billion Energy Efficiency Bonanza

Best Practices for Electric Utility Energy Efficiency Programs and Benefits to the Southwest - Presented by Howard Gellar, Executive Director of SWEEP - This briefing is is intended to provide policy makers, utilities, and industry stakeholders with an opportunity to learn about the opportunities for energy efficiency.

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EEBC - Energy Efficiency Business Coalition - The $20 Billion Energy Efficiency Bonanza The EEBC was formed in 2007 to provide a voice to the many businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution, installation, and sales and marketing of energy efficiency technologies. The EEBC is the only organization in the nation whose primary focus is to increase the business potential of the...