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From Green Right Now Reports
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell announced today that the first installment of $123 million in federal Recovery funds for weatherization will begin to be released Nov. 2, part of $253 million that the state will use for this purpose.
The Governor said the funding represents an unprecedented level of investment that will help to create new, “green” jobs, save money for struggling families, and stimulate local economic activity as weatherization agencies buy required material, vehicles and equipment.
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February 27th, 2009
By Harriet Blake
Green Right Now
Reputable companies are emerging that can handle all aspects of weatherizing and remodeling your home into a green abode, improving its energy efficiency and in some cases, its eco-aesthetics too.
Whether you’re in for a dollar or a dime, these new full-service firms will start with a master map of all that you can improve. Got some bucks for the upfront costs? They’ll tick through the to-do list with their own crews. But even if you’ve got limited cash, they’ll help identify how best to seed a green upgrade.
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