Home Star Bill (aka "Cash for Caulkers") Update

The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - commonly known as "Cash for Caulkers" - is nearly here. The bill has been passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate has introduced an updated version of the bill. As we wait for final approval, homeowners and contractors need to do their homework. There are 13 types of retrofits eligible for funding and each has unique requirements.

Asphalt Shingle Recycling

I recently attended a workshop at Iowa State University focused on recycling asphalt shingles. The workshop focused on the logistics of diverting old asphalt shingles from landfills so that they can eventually become a key ingredient in our roadways. I found this to be exciting news as asphalt shingles are landfilled each year at a rate of more than 10 million tons.

Existing Home Sales Slide 2.2%...

by Barry Ritholtz....The Big Picture

 

We see more evidence that next leg down in Housing has begun, as sales of existing houses fell 2.2% to an annual run rate of 5.66 million sales. These transactions include tax subsidized contracts signed by April 30 and closing by May 31st. Hallucinogenic economists had actually forecast a rise to a 6.12 million rate, according to a Bloomberg survey of 74 stoners.

Cash for.....Caulkers?

In an effort to further stimulate the economy and reduce our carbon footprint, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Home Star bill, affectionately known as "Cash for Caulkers". The bill will now be sent to the Senate for passage, and if successful, to Obama for an almost certain signiature. For more information, go to:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/06/politics/main6467175.shtml

Eco Star Demonstrates Superior Performance.

NewChannel 4 KFOR out of Oklahoma City reports how an Eco Star installation successfully endured the punishment of the 5-16-2010 hail storm that produced baseball sized hail-4.25".  One correction...Eco Star has no re-cycled tire rubber in its' blend....they used re-cycle commercial roofing rubber, EPDM, in their products.

Would You Take a Heart Transplant from the "Lowest" Bidder??

If low price is all people are REALLY  concerned with.....why don't we auction off our medical needs??  The care is always the same RIGHT???.  Doctors are doctors, they all have to be educated, licensed and certified.  Whether they received their degree's from the University of Grenada....remember Grenada...or Harvard Med...what's the difference??  They're all doctors...RIGHT??  A heart transplant will be identical no matter who performs the surger

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