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The federal government is allowing a number of tax credits for energy efficient home improvements placed in service during 2009 and 2010. Learn about them at the Energy Star website.
WV's ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is expanding by increasing the amount of product purchase price that qualifies for sales exempt status. From Sept 1 through Nov 30, West Virginians can improve their homes and the environment, lower their energy costs, and save money on purchases of ENERGY STAR® qualified products. more
greening Mon CountyAll across West Virginia, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals are developing green, environmentally-sensitive practices in all areas of life. We at Toward a Greener West Virginia are dedicated to providing an online meeting place, classroom, and resource center to aid this movement in Monongalia County. Our goal is to help local people at home, work, and play create a healthier, more sustainable environment while boosting our local economy. newsKeeping West Virginia Green Over the last 30 years, our nation has made great strides in reducing our impact on the environment. Because of a commitment by society to pass new laws and regulations, our air and water are cleaner and we’re taking better precautions when disturbing the land for development. Efforts to clean up or reduce one’s impact on the environment are commonly called green initiatives. As a society, we are greening our buildings, products, development and policy all across the country – and the same is true for West Virginia . . . more>> |