WHY SHOULD BANKERS HAVE ALL THE FUN (AND BENEFITS...)?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), aka the “stimulus package,” provides $5 Billion to weatherize and improve homes of people of modest income. For improvements to households with higher income ARRA offers tax credits.

Additionally, many state entities already offer rebates, subsidies and low-interest loans to promote energy efficiency. Even without subsidies many improvements pay back the upfront costs in 4 - 6 years and continue saving 20% and more in the years that follow. By combining retrofits and upgrades with subsidies or tax credits, individuals and families can cut their energy use in half or more.

Energy and Green Building Editor Michael Ekstract recently appeared on Fox News in New York to suggest ways to cut energy use and save money. Watch the clip on Fox's site or to the right.

All the resources featured on the Fox spot can be found in
Green Goods.

Verdant's Michael Ekstract Talks with
Brett Larson on Fox5 NY's Good Day, Street Talk