Energy saving tax credits

Congress is again working on the 2011 tax credit options. They are contemplating between the energy star criteria, 30/30, (which is the current program) and the up and coming R-5 from the department of energy. The Homestar program (also known as Cash for Caulkers) was passed by the house earlier in 2010 but has not made it through the senate. I believe that something will get done but we do not know what it is at this time. We need to continue the work of making American homes more energy efficient. Any of these programs would continue that effort.