posted by Danny DeMichele 1 year ago

This is a very interesting spin on an economic stimulus plan, provide interest rate cuts if someone cuts their home energy usage. Great incentive for people to invest in solar power and energy effecient products in the home.

AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN:
CUT HOME ENERGY FOR AN INTEREST RATE CUT.
by Bruce Mulliken, Green Energy News

Buying
a new car more efficient than the one you had provides instant
gratification. The new car smell, the glossy dent-free body, the
spotless carpeting and, most importantly, fewer trips to the filling
station all bring on a little smile.

But making
home improvements to cut energy consumption has little immediate impact
on your psyche. Few are so proud of their new heating system that they
show it off to friends. It’s hard to view additional insulation in your
attic with great pride. New, more efficient, windows at least will be
clean and open without a struggle. (There’s some gratification there,
for a short while.)

Full Article Here