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Smart Home Exhibit Uses Icynene Insulation

Date: March 18th, 2010

Category: Energy Efficient Home

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The Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago re-opened in March, and this time they’re using Icynene insulation. The fully-functioning, prefabricated modular home was designed to show museum visitors how style and function can come together in one chic, eco-friendly package.
With décor by Midwest Living’s senior [...]

Why Obama Thinks Insulation is Sexy

Date: February 24th, 2010

Category: Energy Efficient Home

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Last December at a Virginia Home Depot location, President Obama gave a speech on the need for energy efficient home insulation. This was all part of his push for Congress to provide more tax breaks and incentives to homeowners renovating their homes to be more energy efficient. During his speech, President Obama went so far [...]

Obama Proposes “Cash for Caulkers” Offering up to $12,000 per Home

Date: December 15th, 2009

Category: Energy Efficient Home

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Last Tuesday, President Obama proposed a new energy saving program as part of the plan to boost the economy. This stimulus program, called “Cash for Caulkers” would provide rebates for homeowners making energy efficient weatherproofing improvements to their homes.
An incredibly large percentage of the energy wasted in the US comes from conditioned air in homes [...]