Thursday, July 29, 2010

Tax Credits + Rebates for Energy Efficiency still available for Consumers

Federal Tax Credits + CA Rebates for Consumer Energy Efficiency still available

Tax Credit: 30% of your cost up to $1500 total
Details: Must be an existing home & your principal residence.
New construction and rentals do not qualify.

What qualifies: Biomas Stoves, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Insulation, Roofs (Metal & Asphalt), Water Heaters (non solar), Windows and Doors & Tube Skylights.

This Program Expires: December 31, 2010

What qualifies for the Second Part:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Wind Turbines, Solar Energy Systems and Fuel Cells.

This Program Expires: December 31, 2016
For all the details, see:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index


CA extends & expands the Energy Star appliance rebates.  These rebates and recycling payments are in addition to the Federal credits above. Some rebates come from SDG&E for those living in San Diego.

Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help you save significantly on your utility bills...and you get a rebate (not all Energy Star labled products qualify for the rebates).

HVAC Systems - $ 500-1000
Dishwashers  $100-130
Water Heaters - $330-780
Clothes Washer - $100
Refrigerators - $200-225 + $50 recycling
Freezer - $50 + $50 recycling
Pool pumps - $200
Room AC - $50-100 + $25 recycling
Whole House Fan - $50

This Program Expires when the money runs out - 1-2 months

For all the details, see:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
http://www.cash4appliances.org/.
http://www.appliances.energy.ca.gov/
http://socalwatersmart.com/  for MWD



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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Great White Shark attacks Surfer in Cardiff

Great White Shark attacks Surfer in Cardiff.

to imbed

The "Cardiff Kook" statue has met its match with Jaws.

The statue was dedicated in 2007 as the "Magic Carpet Ride" but has been banned by local surfers because it is not a natural surfers stance.  Pranksters have previously dressed the male statue with various outfits like a tennis outfit, ballerinas tutu, a bikini and others.



Courtesy of 
Dennis Smith, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, CDPE, Realtor® DRE# 00476662
Certified Distressed Property Agent
RE/MAX By-the-Sea
Formerly with Taylor Place Real Estate
Buy or Sell a Home with Me, Use my Moving Truck - F R E E for life.
dennis@SanDiegoHomes4u.com
760-436-0087, or cell at 760-212-8225
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http://www.sandiegohomes4u.com/MLS_Search.htm
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