Alternate savings Numbers

Are you disgruntled because all of the savings go to homeowners who face foreclosure, through loan modification and other means? It’s ok, the Obama administration is ready to roll back the prices on you too. THINK GREEN. Here are some numbers to chew on.

The Numbers

$70 million are going to residential buildings which will traing workers and create ‘green collar jobs’. This is intended to create a newer more advanced workforce. There are numerous tax breaks and technical assistance programs that will simply make it ‘worth it’ for home builders.

$100 million will go towards advanced buildings research that includes design, integrations and control of both new and old buildings.

$50 millions is going to higher efficiency light sources.

$72.5 million will go towards expanding Energy Star standards to accelerate energy efficient products and shift Energy Star into new areas.

If none of this is too beneficial for you are the area you live in, fill up your tires and start saving!