For the last two weeks President Obama has been promoting the next phase of the Cash for Caulkers stimulus plan, advocating that further funding will only expand on the current success the program has had on creating jobs and increasing energy efficiency. Last week, the Obama administration proposed a new program that would expand funding for homeowners' efficiency projects and for companies in the renewable energy and efficiency space. Under this proposed program, homeowners would qualify for a 50 percent rebate on both the price of the equipment and the installation, up to $12,000, with no income restrictions to determine eligibility.
At a speech on Tuesday, Obama again highlighted the need for continuing and expanding energy efficiency programs: "The simple act of retrofitting these buildings to make them more energy efficient — installing new windows and doors, insulation, roofing, sealing leaks, modernizing heating and cooling equipment — is one of the fastest, easiest and cheapest things we can do to put Americans back to work while saving families money and reducing harmful emissions," Obama said.
He also disagreed with those who think energy efficiency isn't glamorous, stating "Here's what's sexy about it: saving money."
At a speech on Tuesday, Obama again highlighted the need for continuing and expanding energy efficiency programs: "The simple act of retrofitting these buildings to make them more energy efficient — installing new windows and doors, insulation, roofing, sealing leaks, modernizing heating and cooling equipment — is one of the fastest, easiest and cheapest things we can do to put Americans back to work while saving families money and reducing harmful emissions," Obama said.
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