With new record fuel prices arriving daily and another New England winter looming, many Maine homeowners are exploring every possible avenue to make their abodes more energy-efficient. But energy experts offer homeowners a few words of advice before embarking on a costly home improvement bonanza. Read More
People who make energy efficiency improvements to their homes are eligible for a number of tax credits but not nearly as many as are available to small businesses. According to Peggy Riley, a regional spokeswoman for the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners generally can credit whatever… Read More
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