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We're already seeing tax incentives and some utility company rebates to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances and heating systems. According to this article, those utility company rebates are going to grow substantially:
"When new comprehensive energy legislation aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on fossil fuels and curbing emissions of greenhouse gases earns approval by Congress, utilities will have to slow growth in electricity use. Legislators will require power companies to offer programs that put the brakes on consumption before they can get an OK for new plants or transmission lines. To do so, they'll offer sweet deals to both businesses and homeowners: juicy rebates on the purchase of new, super-energy-efficient household appliances, industrial boilers, heating and air conditioning systems and so on, replacing old energy gulpers."
Bottom line: If you can, wait a year or two on replacing any major appliance or HVAC system - your utility company could pick up a big slug of your cost.
"When new comprehensive energy legislation aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on fossil fuels and curbing emissions of greenhouse gases earns approval by Congress, utilities will have to slow growth in electricity use. Legislators will require power companies to offer programs that put the brakes on consumption before they can get an OK for new plants or transmission lines. To do so, they'll offer sweet deals to both businesses and homeowners: juicy rebates on the purchase of new, super-energy-efficient household appliances, industrial boilers, heating and air conditioning systems and so on, replacing old energy gulpers."
Bottom line: If you can, wait a year or two on replacing any major appliance or HVAC system - your utility company could pick up a big slug of your cost.