Energy Efficiency Plan Proposed By Obama, DER 03/03/10
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The Daily Energy Report for Wednesday March 3, 2010 discusses President Obama proposing a $6 Billion HomeStar Program that would provide tax incentives for energy efficient improvements for consumers, the DOE provides an additional $100 million in funding for innovative green technologies, and Duke Energy names one of Corporate Responsibility (CR) magazine’s 100 Best Citizens for the second consecutive year.
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