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Investing in products to make homes more energy efficient pays significant dividends over a lifetime — with none of the wild fluctuations of Wall Street. Insulation contributes to:

• Greater comfort

• Even temperature distribution

• Improved acoustics

• Better moisture control, which can reduce floor squeaks, drywall cracks, structure damage and condensation

• Potential for increased resale value: Installing proper insulation levels can also make your home more attractive to potential buyers. In fact, most buyers list energy-efficiency as a prime consideration. The reason? Buyers know they can buy a more expensive home if heating and cooling bills can be kept down.

• A more environmentally friendly home

• Lower energy bills* Unless your home was constructed with special attention to energy efficiency, adding insulation will probably reduce your utility bills.

• 60% of the existing homes in the United States are not insulated to the best level.

• According to a study done by Harvard University’s School of Public Health, 60% of the existing homes are likely to use more energy than newer homes, leading to very high heating and air-conditioning bills.

• Even if you own a new home, adding insulation may save enough money in reduced utility bills to pay for itself within a few years and will continue to save you money for as long as you own the home.*

In January 2009 the maximum limits for the insulation tax credits were raised from 10% of the cost of the materials with a $500 cap, to 30% of the cost of materials with a cap of $1500. To get this credit you need your receipt or invoice and a letter from the manufacturer stating that the material qualifies for the tax credit. See your acountant for more information.