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PowerSaver Loan recommendations
Last week, Efficiency First announced a position paper on with recommendations to HUD on their new PowerSaver Loan program. The paper includes some great commonsense suggestions, including requiring loan participants to disclose utility bills to home energy contractors before and after … Continue reading
Take 5×10 Challenge Tonight @ Green Hills Library!
Join me tonight at the Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills to learn how to make your home more comfortable for winter! You’ll learn about projects that can save energy too. Time is running out on the energy efficiency tax … Continue reading
Retrofit Info & More – Come see me at Home Depot on 10/2
Chicago Ridge Home Depot is hosting their Fall Extravaganza on Sat 10/2. I’ll be presenting a Home Weatherization Clinic – Learn about do-it-yourself projects you can do to prepare for winter and earn the federal ENERGY STAR tax credit. The … Continue reading
9/24, 8 am SHARP! One more shot at IL appliance rebates
The final wave of rebates on Energy Star appliances in IL was announced today. Sold out in hours last time. If you are interested, mark your calendar, do your research now and set your alarm! See my previous posts on … Continue reading
Chicagoland Homes Get Energy Efficiency Boost on Earth Day!
Vice President Joe Biden announced yesterday that the Chicagoland Metropolitan Agency for Planning received a $25 Million grant for a home energy efficiency program. The program will cover homes stretching from the City to Rockford. The goal is to help … Continue reading
Get with the Green Grid – For your wallet AND the planet!
The tagline for my business is “sage living” – be smart (sage) about going green! My favorite sage way to go green is through a home energy-efficiency retrofit. It’s the best way to make an impact with fewer dollars. I … Continue reading
New Price – 400 Washington now $645
The first homebuyer tax credit deadline is approaching on April 30th. To encourage buyers to qualify for the credit, the home at 400 S. Washington Street in Elmhurst is now listed for $645,000. The home has everything you need for … Continue reading
Dishwasher Recs for IL Appliance Rebates
Remember, ENERGY STAR appliance rebates in the State of Illinois will be available with purchases beginning April 16th until April 25th (or sooner if the funds run out). ENERGY STAR dishwashers are eligible for a 15% rebate at the register. … Continue reading
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Washer Recs for IL Appliance Rebates
If you are shopping for a new washing machine to earn an ENERGY STAR appliance rebate later this month, here are some things to consider. * First, a note on dryers. The nature of a dryer means they are not … Continue reading
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Fridge Recommendations for IL Rebates
It’s one thing to earn 15% off your new fridge through the State of Illinois ENERGY STAR rebate program. It’s another to get a great, quality fridge that will save you money. So how do you find a great fridge? First, … Continue reading
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