WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauded passage of the Senate energy bill, saying that the legislation will help American homeowners, renters, and buyers conserve energy and save hundreds of dollars in utility costs. The association also urged lawmakers to adopt the broader measures included in the House energy bill to provide a greater incentive to increase energy efficiency in the housing market.
“NAHB believes that the consumer-friendly tax credit provisions in the Senate energy bill will promote energy conservation in new and existing homes, reduce the nation's energy dependence, and lower energy costs for American homeowners and renters for decades,” said Gary Garczynski, president of the NAHB.