On March 6, 2010 the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act was passed, allowing 6 billion dollars to be set aside for energy efficiency tax rebates.  The act, more commonly known as “Cash for Caulkers,” aims to stimulate the economy as it creates jobs and encourages citizens to spend money.  At the same time energy efficient homes will cut back on our nation’s dependency on non renewable resources. 

The six billion dollars will provide rebates in several areas: 

Replacing windows, doors, ...