The US government has devised an excellent program known as the Cash for caulkers program through which the American homeowner is rewarded with rebates when he buys home star energy rated products and installs them at his home for bigger or smaller retrofits.
For smaller retrofits like sealing ducts and outlets, buying energy efficient appliances and caulking any leaks in the insulation and cooling system, the homeowner can avail the Silver Star rebate which can scale upto a limit of $1500.
The Gold Star rebate has been planned for homeowners who seek to endow bigger energy efficient changes on their homes, after an inspection by an accredited energy auditor. The rebate is directly dependent on the percentage of energy saved in the accomplished project. That means, the more energy you save, the more savings you gain.
To make optimal usage of the Cash for caulkers program, it is recommended that the set up must be checked by an accredited professional who can rightly spot the areas of glitch and suggest corrective measures to fix it in an energy efficient way. The bottom line of the program is that you maximize energy savings and the government takes the responsibility to maximize the savings of your finances.
