for the good time Jerry’s ramblings…

I was discussing with some friends the $1500 Federal Energy Tax Credit, particularly regarding the fact that it has been extended through 2010. One question that was raised – does that mean we can apply it both in 2009 and 2010 for a total of $3000 of tax credits? The answer is ‘no’. Each household [...]

Now that we’ve been in our house for a few years, I’ve seen enough electric bills to know that we really do consume a lot more energy here. This was particularly highlighted when I looked into adding solar panels to the house. What has perplexed me is why, exactly, this is happening. I’ve been working [...]