CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Homeowners have until the end of the year to make improvements that qualify for a federal energy-efficiency tax credit, including insulation upgrades and heating and air-conditioning equipment.
That isn’t to say incentives for home energy efficiency will go away for good. There are efforts under way in Washington to extend the credit, and [...]

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — For many homeowners, electricity use is highest during the summer — that means steeper energy bills are just around the corner.  But a lot of the energy you’re paying for is squandered through air leaks around doors and windows, or through cable boxes and appliances that sap energy when no one is [...]

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Lots of people, especially those trying to battle high utility bills, believe in energy-efficient homebuilding.  But there’s something holding green technology back: It simply costs more to include it than it adds to resale value
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President Obama this week offered some details on his proposed program aimed at getting homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements to their houses.  The Homestar program would increase demand for energy-efficient home products and installation services as well as help homeowners save between $200 and $500 a year in energy costs, according to a news release [...]