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Elements of an Energy Efficient House
Designing and building
an energy-efficient home is an important step in building a new house or addition.
An energy efficient home is one that incorporates common sense design principles
that makes the building efficient in terms of - Reducing the need for expensive
heating & cooling appliances/equipment - Reducing appliance running costs - Reducing
energy related greenhouse gas emissions . Energy efficient homes have the following
elements:a high R-value, tightly sealed thermal envelope; controlled ventilation;
and lower than usual heating and cooling bills.
Most air leakage problems
are found in the areas listed below. Make sure your builder has identified these
potential trouble spots in your home building plan and that steps will be taken
to properly seal:floors
utility
and other vented areas
staircases on outside or garage walls
holes for
wiring & plumbing
walls where they meet floors and rooflines
chimneys/fireplaces
windows
attics and attic doors
knee-walls and dormers
duct systems
bathtubs or showers on outside walls
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Fuel
Efficient Cars
The FreedomCAR and
Vehicle Technologies (FCVT) Program is developing more energy efficient and environmentally
friendly highway transportation technologies that will enable America to use less
petroleum. The long-term aim is to develop "leap frog" technologies that will
provide Americans with greater freedom of mobility and energy security, while
lowering costs and reducing impacts on the environment.
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gas saving tips, and compare prices of cars with great gas mileage!
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Federal
income tax incentives for hybrid vehicle purchases
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Vehicle
Make & Model |
Full
Credit | Phase
Out | | 50% |
25% |
2007 New Energy
Tax Credit
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| Ford
Motor Company | Jan.
1, 2006 | TBD |
TBD |
| 2005-07
Ford Escape Hybrid | 2WD |
$2,600 |
-- |
-- |
4WD | $1,950 | -- | -- |
| 2008
Ford Escape Hybrid | 2WD | $3,000 | -- | -- |
4WD | $2,200 | -- | -- |
| 2006-07
Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 4WD | $1,950 | -- | -- |
| 2008
Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 2WD | $3,000 | -- | -- |
4WD | $2,200 | -- | -- |
| 2008
Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 2WD | $3,000 | -- | -- |
4WD | $2,200 | -- | -- |
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| General
Motors |
Jan.
1, 2006 |
TBD |
TBD |
2006-07
GMC Sierra Hybrid
| 2WD |
$250 |
-- |
-- |
| 4WD |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
2006-07
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
| 2WD |
$250 |
-- |
-- |
| 4WD |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
| 2007
Saturn Aura Green Line | $1,300 | -- | -- |
2007
Saturn Vue Green Line
| $650 |
-- |
-- |
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| Honda |
Jan.
1, 2006 | TBD |
TBD |
2005-06
Insight CVT
| $1,450 | -- | -- |
| 2005
Accord Hybrid AT & Navi AT | $650 | -- | -- |
| 2006
Accord Hybrid AT & Navi AT (w/o updated control calibration) | $650 | -- | -- |
| 2006-07
Accord Hybrid AT & Navi AT (w/ updated control calibration) | $1,300 | -- | -- |
| 2005
Civic Hybrid (SULEV) MT & CVT | $1,700 | -- | -- |
| 2006-07
Civic Hybrid CVT | $2,100 | -- | -- |
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AT = automatic transmission; CVT = continuously variable transmission; MT = manual
transmission; SULEV = Super Low Emission Vehicle emissions rating.
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Nissan | Jan.
1, 2006 | TBD | TBD |
| 2007
Altima Hybrid | $2,350 | -- | -- |
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| Toyota |
Jan.
1 – Sep. 30, 2006 | Oct.
1, 2006 – Mar. 31, 2007 |
Apr.
1 – Sep. 30, 2007 | | 2005-07
Prius | $3,150 | $1,575 | $787.50 |
| 2006-07
Highlander Hybrid (2WD & 4WD) | $2,600 | $1,300 | $650 |
| 2006-07
Lexus RX400h (2WD & 4WD) | $2,200 | $1,100 | $550 |
| 2007
Camry Hybrid | $2,600 | $1,300 | $650 |
| 2007
Lexus GS 450h | $1,550 | $775 | $387.50 |
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| | Source:
Internal Revenue Service. Updated July 6, 2007. | | back
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