VP Biden unveils plan to score homes for energy efficiency

Just read an article in USA Today's GreenHouse blog about a coming program to test and improve energy efficiency in American homes:

"With the new Home Energy Score, consumers will find out how their home compares with others and how much money they could save by adding insulation, sealing air leaks or doing other upgrades. Nine U.S. communities will test the score, similar to a miles-per-gallon label for cars, before it's rolled out nationally next summer."

"Consumers will be able to seek up to $25,000 in federally insured, PowerSaver loans at or below market rates. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expects up to 24,000 households will qualify for loans averaging $12,500 during the two-year pilot program, which starts early next year."

I'm hopeful that the SF Bay Area will be one of the nine U.S. communities in the pilot starting next year. I received the news from Recurve, of San Francisco. So maybe we will be selected.

Peggy