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New Federal laws go into effect on April, 22 2010 requiring all renovation contractors working on homes built prior to 1978 to be certified lead safe. This will affect anyone who works on these homes. For more information please follow the link below:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf
U.S. Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org
HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDITS
Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements "placed in service" starting January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010. See EnergyStar.gov's Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency for a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available to consumers.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
The Major Renovations Program
Provides homeowners who are renovating, remodeling or making other home improvements the opportunity to increase the energy performance of the home. Residential Energy Service Network, or RESNET, develops national standards for energy efficiency rating systems. RESNET certified home energy raters, or HERS (Home Energy Rating System) raters, measure relative energy use on the HERS index and make recommendations for cost effective improvements that can be achieved by the rated building.
*Free Assessment, UP to $2,000 in envelope upgrades, additional energy star rebates, free compact fluorescents (CFL)
1. Technical Support:
An initial assessment will be provided by a HERS rating company to identify energy efficient upgrade opportunities and how to best obtain them. Onsite inspections during key phases of the construction process will ensure the project meets efficiency goals.
2. Financial Incentives
Up to $2,000 in envelope upgrades are available plus ad¬ditional rebates for ENERGY STAR® qualified windows and high efficiency heating and DHW (domestic hot water) equipment.
Additional rebate forms and information your project may be eligible for will be provided to you while you are enrolled in this program. This may include equipment and thermal rebates, all to make it easier for your project to obtain the most cost assistance possible!
3. Free Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
A wide variety of screw-in CFLs for appropriate fixtures in the home will be provided to the project at no cost to the participant.
http://www.energystarhomes.com/downloads/RP-nstar-Fin.pdf
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