I complained already several times that our politicians are not really interested in any supportive actions, so that home owners would be more aware and could invest in any alternative fuel consumption.
It does not matter from which site we are talking here.
On the federal level our senators are so self centered, they did not get far at all. It stalled. Even though we have an election year.
When looking at the state level like NY, there is no money availabe. The state is so much in the red, it's not funny anymore.
I guess Oregon is on another planet. It is a small start, better than nothing, but someone showed a little bit more brain.
In Europe a homeowner can get a €1,000.-- Tax incentive if he invests into an approved pellet stove etc.
Or look at this story I just found on
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080830/D92SKUA82.html
here a small excerpt:
"The new tax brought in an estimated $6 billion in the last budget year, bulging Alaska's treasury with an expected surplus of as much as $9 billion. This enabled Palin to push a second initiative - giving each Alaskan $1,200 to help them cope with high energy costs."
I guess some more ideas like Oregon or even Alaska would be welcome. But everyone is just afraid to rock the boat.
Don't want to flare more as this is not the place for political discussions, but just my 2cents
