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Written by: Mike Kelly Jr. and also posted on http://activerain.com/blogs/mikekelly
Are rising energy costs getting you down and making your utility bills go up?
Home Energy Solutions can perform a home energy audit and show you how to conserve energy, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality.
Home Energy Solutions offers home performance contracting for a turn key solution to your energy retrofit needs. Common improvements include HVAC duct sealing, air sealing and insulation.
Building a new home?
Home Energy Solutions offers third party verification for the ENERGY STAR Homes Program and several green building programs. They do plan reviews and perform inspections of framing, moisture protection, air sealing, insulation, and mechanical systems. They test the ductwork and the whole house for air leakage in order to estimate the home’s annual energy costs.
Hickory, North Carolina
828-328-3650
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Home Energy Solutions is a proud member of the Catawba Valley Green Building Council.
Catawba Valley Green Building Council is where local Hickory professionals can help you build or remodel your home to make it more environmentally friendly and save you money in the long run. Contact one of the Hickory-Catawba Valley Green Building Council members to learn more about planning for your new home or remodeling project.
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About the Author:
Mike Kelly Jr. is a cerified EcoBroker® in the Catawba Valley Area.
This is a value added service I offer to my clients. Contact me today to show your properties that are Built Green, have green energy saving aspects or could be remodeled green with your personal touch. If you own a green home and are ready to sell, list your home with me and I will market and sell your place to a green-minded buyer.
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Written by: Mike Kelly Jr. EcoBroker and also published in my Active Rain Blog
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was signed into law in October and starting January 1, 2009 the law expanded and extended valuable federal tax credits for homeowners that make certain energy efficient upgrades. Benefits include lower energy bills, reduced home air pollution, and increased indoor comfort. You can also save with the energy efficient products that are eligible for the new federal tax credits that actually lower the amount of federal income taxes that taxpayers must pay. The following shows how much you could save if you take advantage of the some of these tax credits.
PURCHASE: Central Air Conditioner of Heat Pump (only some Energy Star products qualify)
TAX SAVINGS: $300
PURCHASE: Furnace or Boiler (only some Energy Star products qualify)
TAX SAVINGS: $500
PURCHASE: Windows (all Energy Star products qualify)
TAX SAVINGS: up to $200
PURCHASE: Insulation and Sealing (must meet model building code as installed)
TAX SAVINGS: up to $500
PURCHASE: Ground Source Heat Pump (only Energy Star products qualify)
TAX SAVINGS: up to $2,000
*NOTE: maximum of $500 total for home improvements
In some areas and regions, consumers will also be eligible for utility rebates, state rebates, or state tax incentives for homes, vehicles, and equipment.
For more information about living Green in Hickory – Click Here
I am the first certified EcoBroker® in the Catawba County Area. This is a value added service I offer to my clients. Contact me today to show your properties that are Built Green, have green energy saving aspects or could be remodeled green with your personal touch. If you own a green home and are ready to sell, list your home with me and I will market and sell your place to a green-minded buyer.
EcoBrokers® are equipped with additional energy and environmental information and tools that help them provide added value to all of their real estate transactions. EcoBroker® training helps real estate agents address the newest topics in real estate, such as “green” home certification programs like Energy Star® Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and environmentally-sensitive design. The EcoBroker® designation assists real estate agents in working through issues that may arise in any real estate transaction, such as mold, radon, and poor indoor air quality, providing real solutions. EcoBrokers® grow their client base by attracting the green-minded consumer and providing valuable energy and environmental information to all types of clients. With expertise and Affiliate relationships, EcoBrokers® are known for providing exceptional value to all of their relationships.
Source: Alliance to Save Energy and The Certified Residential Specialist
