Oklahoma Panel to Review Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
While the incentive to build more energy-efficient homes provides a potential break in the costs for new home buyers, the Oklahoma Tax Commission has determined that the tax credit reduced state revenue collections by $3.8 million last year. (NewsOK)

GE Pushes Toward Full Range of Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
The company’s full line of light-emitting diode Energy Smart incandescent replacement bulbs are anticipated to be on store shelves within the next 16 months. (Heat+Efficiency News)

New Option from Ford: Home Rooftop Solar Charging for Cars
Ford is partnering up with SunPower, a solar panel maker, to give buyers of its new Focus Electric, which is due next year, the option to fill up with renewable power at home. (Cars.com)

Green-Conscious Consumers More Likely to Be High Earners
Consumers who engage in the highest amount of environmentally friendly activities are also some of the country’s top earners, according to a new report. (EcoHome)

Solar Panels Provide Cool Added Benefits
Rooftop solar panels can do more than produce electricity, researchers say–they can reduce cooling and heating costs. (EcoHome)

Production Builders Use Size to Green Advantage
Larger builders rely on volume and efficiencies to entice buyers with high-performance features at no added cost. (EcoHome)