Home Star gets national attention, but Senate stays mum
Posted by: Leila Williams in Home Improvement Advisor Add comments
National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Saturday had a nice segment on Home Star, the multibillion legislation that, if voted into law, would give rebates to homeowners who make their residences more energy efficient. Christopher Joyce, a correspondent on NPR’s science desk, followed an energy retrofit company as it performed an energy audit on a home in suburban Washington, D.C. Air leaks, inadequate insulation, and poorly-maintained heating equipment were among the spotted inefficiencies. “We do a better job servicing our car than our house,” admitted a somewhat sheepish homeowner.
The Senate might be feeling sheepish, too, for failing to pass Home Star, despite the fact that it zipped through the House last May and enjoys strong bi-partisan support. Nothing can happen now until November 17, when Congress returns to Washington for a lame-duck session. “We are hopeful that Home Star can advance at that point, but it’s really impossible to know now what will happen then,” wrote Bill Wicker, spokesperson for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, in an email.
With that in mind, check what energy tax credits you might be entitled to now.
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