Stimulus, Stimula, Stimulorum

Like it or not, here comes the stimulus bill.

There are some interesting provisions and my first reaction is - time to get new windows or at least some new windows.

We put a few double insulated argon filled windows in our last house and it made a big difference. So its time to do it again.

Yahoo: How will the government stimulus plan affect you?

Homeowners who add energy-efficient windows, furnaces and air conditioners can get a tax credit to cover 30 percent of the costs, up to a total of $1,500

There's a 30 percent tax credit of up to $1,500 for the purchase of a highly efficient residential air conditioners, heat pumps or furnaces. The credit also can be used by homeowners to replace leaky windows or put more insulation into the attic. About $300 million would go for rebates to get people to buy efficient appliances.