How energy efficient is your commercial property? In light of recent concerns about rising energy costs and climate change, energy efficiency is all the rage when it comes to commercial real estate in Sydney and other capital cities. Meanwhile, the Federal Government is planning to debut its Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010 that will require owners to disclose their building’s energy Read the rest of this entry

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Can I get a tax credit for an energy star qualified refrigerator?

My husband and I just bought an $850 refrigerator that is energy star qualified in 2009. Can we get a tax credit for that purchase?

MADISON, Wis. – A massive bill laying out sweeping renewable energy goals for Wisconsin could be in serious trouble as the Read the rest of this entry

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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Bosch Semi and Fully Integrated Dishwashers | 18 inches Dishwasher …

For energy efficiency and performance, this appliance scores highly and has a wash performance class Read the rest of this entry

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Residential Energy upgrade tax credits. Refundable or not?

Is the (up to) $1500 tax credit for residential energy improvements such as new windows a refundable tax credit or a regular tax credit. In other words, if I got the full credit for $1500 but only had a tax liability of $1000, would I get the other $500 refunded to me or would it just be lost.

Links would be very helpful.

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Benefits of Exterior Shutters

Whether you’re in hurricane-prone Florida or freezing Chicago, exterior window shutters protect your home from extreme weather. They insulate your home, and wooden exterior shutters are an attractive addition that adds value to your home. Exterior shutters also provide protection from vandalism and crime. Finally, exterior wooden shutters are built to last, and custom Read the rest of this entry

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A recent article in the Air Conditioning News mentioned how The Department of Energy addressed the HVACR industry about new programs as they pertain to the HVACR industry and the future green collar economy jobs. The presentation focused on the importance of having skilled technical personnel for making the potential benefits of energy-efficiency equipment a reality and where President Obama plans Read the rest of this entry

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