ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 08/11/2005 (Plain Text Version)

Don Novak CGR, CAPS, CKB, GMB
Remodelors^TM Council Chair
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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In this issue:
Making Your Whole Business Aging-in-Place
Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency
Remodeling Show
Fall Board/RC Night Out
Direct Mail Tips
RC In the News
Awards
GM Discount
Partners
Feedback

Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson, Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson held a joint press conference on July 11 to announce the Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency — a multi-agency effort to bring greater energy efficiency to the U.S. housing market. The goal is to help households save 10% or more on home energy bills over the next 10 years.

The initiative builds on existing policies and programs that involve partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, home contractors, remodelers, utilities, states, financial organizations, and education organizations. Among the goals for remodelers is the development of protocols for energy efficient remodeling of existing homes and a Department of Energy release of Energy Efficient Remodeler Training.

For more information on the initiative visit the energy savers Web site at www.energysavers.gov.