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Old 06-29-2009, 08:21 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aceventura3 View Post
I was channel surfing news talk shows and I heard that the bill contains a provision that every home sold will require a government inspection and the home will have to have proper energy efficient windows, insulation, appliances, etc. before the transaction can be completed.
I think what the act requires is for the DOE to develop energy efficient labeling standards for residential and commercial buildings that states (and/or locals) would be encouraged to adopt into building codes.

Seems like a consumer friendly provision to me that would give potential home buyers a better idea of the energy efficiency of residential property on the market.

I dont believe there is a provision that the homeowner would be required to meet energy efficiency standards before a transaction could be completed, but rather simply disclose the energy efficiency (and receive an energy efficiency rating) of the property at the time of the potential transaction.

But I'm not surprised that Rush would twist it to make it sound more nefarious.

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We put an unfair burden on low/middle income people.

Let's say there is a million dollar home on the market. Odds are this home has newer windows, proper insulation, and newer appliances. This home will pass easily.
Then let's say there is a older $100,000 starter home. Odds are this home may need new windows - $2,000, new insulation - $800, a new water heater - $400, new restricted flow shower heads - $50, new light bulbs - $100, and caucking - $200. And the cost of the inspection - $250. Totaling $3,800. That is 3.8% of the value of the home. That is like a regressive tax. Of course you can say that all these measure will have a payoff, but I could argue that the increase in utility costs could off-set those savings since utility companies will have increased cost, especially since there is no provision for nuclear power.

Here the Democrats go again, screwing low/middle income people in their crusade to save the planet. Perhaps all that is need is for folks like Al Gore (or Obama taking his wife to a play using Air Force one) to stop flying in private jets telling us how to live.
Where is the the "unfair burden" and "screwing low/middle income people" by enabling them to be more informed as to the energy efficiency of a residential property they might buy.

I sure would like to know if I'm buying an energy hog that might need new windows, new insulation, a new water heater.....
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