There is also a Federal program, administered by State or local
agencies, that will pay for insulation improvements for low-income home
owners:

http://www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/about.html

Perce


On 12/07/05 09:30 am tossed the following
ingredients into the ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...pr_tax_credits
Tax Credits for Homeowners:
There are different levels of credit depending on the type of
improvement made, but the maximum amount of homeowner credit for all
improvements combined cannot exceed $500 during the two year period of
the tax credit. This tax credit applies to improvements made from
January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007.

Eligible measures a

Added insulation to walls, ceilings, or other part of the building
envelope
Replacement windows
High-efficiency gas, oil, and propane furnaces and boilers
High-efficiency central air conditioning units, including air-source
and ground-source heat pumps
High-efficiency fans for heating and cooling systems
High-efficiency water heaters, including heat pump water heaters

Incentive amounts a

Added insulation: 10% of cost up to $500
Replacement windows: 10% of cost up to $200
Furnaces and boilers: $150 for qualifying units
Central air conditioning units: $300 for qualifying units
Fans for heating and cooling systems: $50 for qualifying units
Water heaters: $300 for qualifying units