Savings for home owners and builders extend to those who don't NEED it

The Obama Administration has turned into one giant experiement on how to stimulate the economy, while not over-taxing tax payers and not building more debt for future generations. Unfortuneately all three of these approaches tend to contradict each other. Still, in the almighty 'green' sector, investment now can create savings later.

Unlike other stimulus savings plans, such as a loan modification, green saving usually reward people who do not neccessarily need savings. People seeking economicly friendly building materials generally already have their economic budget well planned out, which is why they are finding ways to save moving forward, while improving the health of the environment they live in. That is why green taxbreaks don't cause controversy, while home loan modifcations, which help those who already screwed up, do.

Here are some of the ways the the Obama administration plans on helping green builders in your area through the "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" and other bills.

Green Schools - We've come a long way since schools were insulated with asbestos and whatever other cheap materials people could get their hands on. We can expect millions of dollars to be poured into K-12 higher education facilities, with green leanings on the forefront. If we are lucky enough, this will include the food that is served to students, as they are the ones you want to build up in the healthiest manner possible.

Public Housing- The Public Housing Capital Fund will receive billions for improvements, including priority for energy efficiency incentives and projects.

Job Training- Billions will go towards green job training for workers for jobs in energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors.

Green Federal Buildings- Green effiency requirements will only increase along with green materials. Billions are being directed towards this now.

The Everyday

The savings trickle down to homeowners who have continually paid off their homes on time. By investing in green roofs, indoor insulation and energy efficiency projects, you will save immediately through government give backs and long term on electric bills.

The Numbers

$100 million will go towards advanced buildings research that includes design, integrations and control of both new and old buildings.

$70 million are going to residential buildings which will traing workers and create 'green collar jobs'. This is intended to create a newer more advanced workforce. There are numerous tax breaks and technical assistance programs that will simply make it 'worth it' for home builders.

$72.5 million will go towards expanding Energy Star standards to accelerate energy efficient products and shift Energy Star into new areas.

$50 millions is going to higher efficiency light sources.

I remember during the election John McCain mocked Obama for his energy efficiency tip of filling up the air for your tires. Well, with just a little research, it's obvious he is attempting to do much more than that.