Source: Burlington Free Press, April 15, 2010

“WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and other Democratic lawmakers introduced a “cash for caulkers” energy program as a bipartisan bill Wednesday, with Republican Rep. Vern Ehlers signing on as a co-sponsor.

The $6 billion program, called Home Star, is designed to put 168,000 people to work by giving homeowners incentives to become more energy efficient. The bill, which already passed a House subcommittee in draft form, will go before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce today. Lawmakers expect it to be approved. [More ...]