Also: If the Federal Government merely insured these municipal bonds it would unleash huge amounts of capital investment. Investors would knock down the doors to buy federally-insured environmentally-sensitive AAA bonds!

Also: If the Federal Government merely insured these municipal bonds it would unleash huge amounts of capital investment. Investors would knock down the doors to buy federally-insured environmentally-sensitive AAA bonds!

My name is Lotte Weaver. I am working with the City of Annapolis, the Chamber Foundation and local banks on making Annapolis EZ (Energy Zone) a reality. Annapolis EZ will be launched in Annapolis in May as a pilot program, taking on approximately 90 projects within the first phase of the program. We are currently working on taking the program state-wide.

The first step of Annapolis EZ is to get an energy audit from a certified Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor. This audit will show property owners which improvements and installations will save them the most energy. While we are of course great believers in solar panels, we have found that there are often several energy conservation steps a property owner can take to save a energy that are not nearly as expensive as installing solar panels. These include; sealing air leaks and adding insulation; improving ductwork; improving home heating and cooling systems; and upgrading to an energy and water-efficient hot water heating system. Depending on the current state of the property, these energy conservation improvements can save a property owner between 10% to 50% on their energy bill.

Annapolis is the first City in the US to have passed the legislation that does not only include renewable energy installations, but also energy conservation solutions.

Based on the energy audit, we often recommend that property owners improve the condition of their properties before they add renewable energy solutions – such as solar panels. Energy conservation projects often run around $5000 – depending on the property – which is a small investment compared to that of solar panels, and which will allow property owners who need to see real cuts in their budgets to reduce their bills – even after paying back the loan payment for the improvements.

Once the property is well zealed, we recommend going full speed with adding solar panels.

For more information on this program, you can cantact me on Lotte@EdisonWright.com

My name is Lotte Weaver. I am working with the City of Annapolis, the Chamber Foundation and local banks on making Annapolis EZ (Energy Zone) a reality. Annapolis EZ will be launched in Annapolis in May as a pilot program, taking on approximately 90 projects within the first phase of the program. We are currently working on taking the program state-wide.

The first step of Annapolis EZ is to get an energy audit from a certified Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor. This audit will show property owners which improvements and installations will save them the most energy. While we are of course great believers in solar panels, we have found that there are often several energy conservation steps a property owner can take to save a energy that are not nearly as expensive as installing solar panels. These include; sealing air leaks and adding insulation; improving ductwork; improving home heating and cooling systems; and upgrading to an energy and water-efficient hot water heating system. Depending on the current state of the property, these energy conservation improvements can save a property owner between 10% to 50% on their energy bill.

Annapolis is the first City in the US to have passed the legislation that does not only include renewable energy installations, but also energy conservation solutions.

Based on the energy audit, we often recommend that property owners improve the condition of their properties before they add renewable energy solutions – such as solar panels. Energy conservation projects often run around $5000 – depending on the property – which is a small investment compared to that of solar panels, and which will allow property owners who need to see real cuts in their budgets to reduce their bills – even after paying back the loan payment for the improvements.

Once the property is well zealed, we recommend going full speed with adding solar panels.

For more information on this program, you can cantact me on Lotte@EdisonWright.com