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Originally Posted by Wagner
Funny how US home building standards don't go up to make sure every new home is energy efficient, but you can get credits out the butt to modify yours after purchase...yeah..that doesn't seem like a scam at all.
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Also forgot to mention that home building has gotten much better over the years. In my area, homes built 20 years ago had single pane windows, hardly any insulation, more air leaks and so on. Not to mention some of the matierials used 20-40 years ago could be toxic. Now most new construction features double pane windows, more/better insulation in the walls and attic, more energy efficient kitchen appliances, water heater, tiolets, faucets, HVAC systems and so on. It is generally much, much better, so I see giving credits to bring the older homes up to date with this newer construction as a good thing.
I just replaced a 20-year old commode with a new 1.4 gallon/flush model and received a $100 credit applied to my county water bill. What is so bad about that?