Have you ever wondered how you can increase the energy efficiency in your home?  The benefits of doing so would lower your monthly utility expenses, as well as reduce your carbon footprint.  Even if you don't consider yourself "green", who wouldn't want to save money every month? 

 

Here is a link to the site of RESNET, an organization that rates homes for energy efficiency.  It is a useful tool for any homeowner, but the benefits extend particularly to home-buyers who are being smart.  There is a mortgage designed to give credit towards the buyer for an already efficient home, as well as a program to pay for energy upgrades in an older, less-efficient home.  It is really a great concept.  Read more here:

 

 

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