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Helpful Links
A helpful guide for homeowners, this site provides information on basic care, how your home works, home troubleshooting tips and much more. MNWaterInstrusion.com is a one-stop resource for Minnesota homeowners, community associations and businesses with construction defect issues — including water intrusion, mold, stucco defects, leaking windows and other construction-related problems. Green LinksEnergy Star: Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency (Updated 2/19/2009) Learn how the new Stimulus bill has affected credits for energy efficient home improvements. What are the available credits and how do you take advantage? State of Minnesota-Commerce Department Energy Information Center The commerce department keeps up to date information on tax credits and incentives that are available to both residential and business owners in Minnesota for making investments in renewable energy. Renewable and efficiency incentives are itemized here. The Internal Revenue Service: Highlights of the Economic Stimulus Package Congress has approved and the President has signed new economic stimulus legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The IRS is implementing tax-related provisions of this new program as quickly as possible. Here you'll find some of the key highlights regarding tax credits for home buyers, energy savings, and other housing related provisions. Building Industry Experts in Green Building and Remodeling (Minnesota GreenStar) Minnesota GreenStar seeks to transform the Minnesota residential building industry into one where healthy and sustainable building practices are understood, economically advantageous and socially desirable. It not only provides standards for designing and building better homes, but it promotes a socioeconomic environment that makes such methods attainable to everyone Centerpoint Energy’s Save Energy and Money Program Minnesota customers can get direct incentives for purchasing energy efficient appliances, lighting, heating and cooling. Check out their incentives and start saving money right away. Dakota Electric Residential Energy Programs Providing programs that save members money, protect the environment and increase member convenience is one of the best ways Dakota Electric can bring value to our members. Here you'll learn about rebates, and energy programs that can cut your energy costs, make energy improvements cost effective and get you loan dollars to pay for the improvements. Greater Minnesota Gas Residential Energy Rebate Programs Choosing natural gas appliances saves energy and money. Whether you are converting your appliances to natural gas, replacing your existing natural gas appliances, or installing natural gas appliances in your new home, Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc., offers rebates to help assist with these expenses. Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Save Energy and Money Program Every day life is busy – people are on the go 24/7/365 and trying to juggle family, work and recreation. We know our members want to make the most of their energy dollars. Your cooperative has worked hard to develop money saving opportunities for you to enjoy. Minnesota Power’s Rebates and Energy Savings Programs Here you'll find information on available rebates for appliances, lighting, heating & cooling as well as water and energy consumption. Minnesota Power proudly serves 141,000 electric customers in Northeastern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin. Wright Hennepin Electric Cooperative Energy Savings and Rebate Programs Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association offers you energy efficient programs, time-saving payment methods (online, over the phone or in person) and renewable energy alternatives. For nearly 70 years, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our customers. We serve about 40,000 homes and businesses in Wright County and western Hennepin County. Neighborhood Energy Connection: State of Minnesota Energy Loans If you're considering home improvements, why not include features that will make your home run more efficiently - requiring less energy and saving money over time? The Neighborhood Energy Connection is pleased to offer the Minnesota Energy Loan, a great, low-interest financing tool for energy improvements plus general home remodeling. Available statewide! The Minnesota Energy Loan is an initiative of the Community Fix Up Fund. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Energy Efficient Mortgages FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage program (EEM) helps home buyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their FHA insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage. FHA Rehabilitation Loans: The 203k Streamlined Rehab Loan FHA's Streamlined 203(k) program permits home buyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. With this new product, home buyers can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or FHA appraiser. This program can also be used to refinance weatherization and energy efficiency improvements. Additional Links and ResourcesRemodeling 101 (NARI of Minnesota) Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) Information from NAHB Environmental Protection Agency Citizen's Guide to Home Building and Remodeling (MN Attorney General's Office) Hiring a Residential Building Contractor (MN Department of Labor & Industry) Residential Contractor License Lookup (MN Department of Labor & Industry) |
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