Energy efficiency loans, mortgages and programs help homeowners in SC
By now, we all know that upgrading our homes to improve energy efficiency is a great way to help de planet, and save some money.However, with the recent changes in our economy, how are homeowners supposed to cough up $10,000 or $20,000 to pay for such upgrades?
Even computing the resulting energy savings, which will eventually pay for the improvements, many do not have that kind of money to invest.
The good news are that federal and state governments, banks, local authorities, utilities and financial institutions might make things a bit easier.
There are several programs in South Carolina, to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings, and build new energy efficient ones as well.
The funds and incentives are presented in many forms: from significant tax breaks to grants to low interest loans and energy efficient mortgages.
In this website you are likely to find a program and option that is right for you.
Consider this: the housing market slump is having a huge impact in the remodeling and building industries and significantly driving down the costs for labor and materials. Therefore, if you are trying to remodel and upgrade your home, the time is now.
Posted on: 2008/09/22 12:09:48pm by: Cynthia
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