We work hard to keep you cool. Most of what we blog about concerns your server room air conditioning, commercial air conditioning, industrial spot cooling and special event air condtioning jobs.
Thought you might find this article about the Cash for Caulkers program interesting. Houston Neal from Construction Software Advice did an admirable job serving up digestible info nuggets in his review of the bill. That's hard to do with the legal mumbo jumbo spoken on Capitol Hill!
Cash for Caulkers is nearly here. Earlier this summer the House of Representatives passed the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010. The bill still needs to be approved by the Senate, but supporters predict it will be approved before the end of the summer.
In the meantime, homeowners need to "do their homework." The bill offers two rebate programs and each one has unique requirements:
The Silver Star program provides a $1,000 rebate for each retrofit described in the bill. The maximum amount paid out will be $3,000 or 50% of the total cost, whichever is lower. For example, if a homeowner spends a total of $4,000 on eligible retrofits, they will get $2,000 or 50% back as a rebate. If they spend $8,000 on eligible retrofits, they would only receive $3,000 in rebates instead of $4,000 (which would be 50% of the cost).- To qualify for the Gold Star program, homeowners must reduce their total home energy consumption by 20%. A $3,000 rebate will be rewarded for this reduction. Homeowners can receive an additional $1,000 for each additional 5% reduction, up to a total rebate of $8,000 or 50% of the total retrofit cost. Rebates may be provided for any of the retrofits listed under the Silver Star program, or for any other energy-saving measure, including: home energy management systems, high-efficiency appliances, highly reflective roofing, awnings, canopies, and similar external fenestration (window) attachments, automatic boiler water temperature controllers, energy-efficient wood products, insulated vinyl siding, and mechanical air circulation and heat exchangers in a passive-solar home.
The Home Star bill also outlines 13 different types of retrofits eligible for funding. Again, each one has unique requirements and rebate amounts. Fortunately there are many online resources that provide details. For example, Construction Software Advice has created an easy-to-read table that lists the 13 retrofits, along with their requirements and rebate amounts. To view their post, visit:http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/cash-for-caulkers-the-definitive-guide-to-the-home-star-bill-1061110/.
Although we probably won't be able to get a Savings for Spot Coolers bill before the house, your business will save money and minimize downtime by using portable air conditioners and spot coolers to maximize productivity and....the bottom line!
Because of its compelling mission and achievements, The Fishing School was chosen for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and received a new, state-of-the-art facility in August 2009. The philosophy of The Fishing School is inspired by the adage, "If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime." By teaching youth to fish in the rivers of their minds, The Fishing School is changing generations.
More than 7000 people from the DC metro are signed up to volunteer for The Fishing School's makeover. This massive joint effort brougjt together a host of government agencies and local corporations. AirPac's portable air conditioners were used to cool a cafeteria tent, workshop and the VIP tent for volunteers. We were glad to provide spot cooling for this TV production location and honored to be a part of the amazing transformation!
We're having a VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY! Celebrate the success and spread the word about this youth development organization serving DC public school students.
You can help. Watch the episode on ABC, Sunday, February 14th at 9pm EST. Comment on this blog post to let us know your favorite part of the makeover. For each comment we receive by midnight, Friday, February 19, 2010, we'll donate $1 to The Fishing School. The Fishing School has a goal of 500 Viewing Parties. We set a goal of 500 comments. Will you watch the episode this Sunday? Comment here and let us know.
Just got word that ABC will air The Fishing School episode one hour later at 9pm EST, on Sunday, February 14th. Be sure to tune in.
You can check out details on the Fishing School makeover before you watch the episode on prime time. The episode airs on Valentine's Day .... very appropriate since it's sure to tug at your heart strings.
AirPac's portable spot coolers aren't likely to get any screen time but you'll want to tune in to see this incredible transformation. We're so proud to have able to cool this TV production location and played a small role in building a facility that will change young lives in Washington, DC.
We're working on details for a special viewing party. More on that tomorrow. Do you plan to watch the show? Comment and let us know!
We're psyched! Can't help ourselves.... we're actually giddy. We can FINALLY let you in on an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to air on ABC Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 8/7c.
The AirPac COOLIT portable air conditioners didn't end up with any screen time and we didn't get a leading role in the episode. The AirPac spot coolers were used behind the scenes of a production location at The Fishing School, a DC Community Center, to cool a cafeteria, a workshop and the VIP tent for the volunteers.
Just imagine the scene... the dog days of summer in Washington DC. Hot, hazy and humid come to mind! AirPac donated portable air conditioners to keep the volunteers and craftsmen cool and comfortable in mid August. We may not be winning a Grammy (or whatever the award is called for excellence in TV) for our performance but you can bet we were a much appreciated supporting cast member.
The general contractor on the project was Burch Builders Group and you can check out the project info here. Less than 10 days till show time! Tune in to ABC on February 14th from 8:00pm - 10:00pm to watch the episode. Find out how The Fishing School will continue to change lives in our nation's capital.
Can we count on you to tune in to see how The Fishing School transforms young minds through education, collaboration and inspiration? Let us know if you'll watch the show on February 14th. Comment here.