Americans go for greener windows
According to a recent survey, 59 percent of Americans considered green alternatives for their home improvement projects in the last quarter, with window energy efficiency a runaway leader when it came to the final decision. ServiceMagic’s Q2 Home Remodeling and Repair Index reported an 81 percent increase in window upgrades from the same quarter in 2009.
Beyond window improvements, however, the survey found little enthusiasm for other green or energy efficient projects, and little impact from federal tax credits.
Among findings:
* Only 10 percent of homeowners surveyed were motivated to undertake home improvement projects because of tax credits.
* Of those who invested in windows for energy reasons, cost savings was the top motivation.
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