In Atlanta and the metro area, over 4,000 EarthCraft House single family homes and over 1,500 EarthCraft Multifamily dwelling units have been certified, providing a long term pollution prevention impact. Developers working with EarthCraft House to promote environmental policies on a larger scale, have created six EarthCraft Communities in the Greater Atlanta region. EarthCraft House,™ created in 1999, is a residential green building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association in partnership with Southface. This program serves as a blueprint for energy- and resource -efficient homes. For more information about EarthCraft House, finding an EarthCraft Builder, and resources on a more energy efficient home visit
www.earthcrafthouse.com.
Also, as the tax deadline approaches, think about energy efficient changes or upgrades to your current home as you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Many are becoming proactive about making their homes more energy efficient. These tax credits can help recoup some of the cost for certain efficiency upgrades. Tax credits are available for many types of home improvements, including adding insulation, replacing windows, and certain high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. For more information and details on how to file for your federal tax credit, please visit Energy Star online at
www.energystar.gov. There you will find the appropriate forms and a list of frequently asked questions.
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