In case you are considering to contribute in your own ways to save energy then you can look up to your government for information and assistance. In the last 5 years, the government has come out with cash and kind incentives to encourage people to save as much energy as they can. These incentives are in the form of cash rebates, tax rebates, tax deductions, lower costs of energy saving products, guidance regarding the installation of the new systems and even arranging for loans to buy and install the systems. Then there are the additional utilities provided by the local and the state governments which you can take advantage of.
One of the basic things that you can do in your house to save electricity is to adding attic insulation. You should check your current level of insulation and modify or replace the existing insulation in case it is not up to the mark. The government provides incentives in case of insulation. Some state governments offer a maximum of $800 to people who improve their attic insulation. However you must be aware of the restrictions in this case such as the house must be built before 1996, and the type of heat that you use should be through electricity.
Hence you have to read all the terms of policy clear before you apply for the rebate. You definitely don’t want to include this rebate in your ROI unless you are sure that you will definitely get it. The federal governments also provide tax credits to homeowners for improving their insulation. It all depends on which state of the US you are living in. for example, IOWA does not offer any type of tax credit or rebate for attic insulation but it offers the same for other types of renewable energy such as solar and wind. It is best to check your local state website to learn more about the provisions offered by the government for insulation. To get a better idea you may want to talk to your accountant regarding the same.
You will surely get free insulation advice from professionals who have tied up with the government regarding your existing insulation and whether you need to change it or not. The government publishes information of you can save electricity in various press mediums such as the newspapers, the internet and pamphlets.
