Are there any rebates or financial aid for weatherization work?
National and state governance bodies are beginning to provide financial incentives to help homeowners improve their home’s energy efficiency. By state mandate, NSTAR and National Grid offer 75% off (up to $2,000) the total cost of insulation upgrades and air sealing for their natural gas and electric customers. Federal tax credits for energy efficiency measures are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 and 2010 (for existing homes only) for: windows and doors, insulation, roofs (metal and asphalt), HVAC, non-solar water heaters, and biomass stoves. Additional federal tax credits for energy efficiency are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes and new construction) for: geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, solar water heaters, small wind energy systems, and fuel cells. You should also work with your tax advisor for other possible credits for energy improvements to your home and to confirm your eligibility to take advantage of eac
