President Obama will showcase his HOMESTAR program which is designed to help create jobs by encouraging homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. During a visit to Savannah, Georgia Tuesday, the President will visit a community technical college which trains individuals to install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar panels and insulation. The White House cites unemployment numbers in construction jobs at nearly 25% and says the HOMESTAR program will be "one of the fastest, easiest and cheapest things to do by putting people to work." White House officials say so much energy is wasted because homes built in the first half of last century use fifty-percent more energy than homes built today. Officials say energy upgrades such as new windows, insulation, doors, roofs and modernizing heating and cooling equipment is one way for middle class consumers to save money. During a conference call with reporters Monday, White House officials said "if a family is looking to do an investment or upgrade in their home, this program will give them a direct and easy access to rebates, right at the point of sale or at the point of engagement with a contractor for a variety of investments they can make in their home."
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Technology, works great for a couple years then the repair bills for all this junk will wipe away any savings you saw on your bills. Its all junk.
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