FlGreenLiving

Tired of hassling the cab driver to take you a couple of blocks?  Wanna go from your Brickell condo to Level 25 or Segafredo?  Who needs Yellow Cab when you’ve got Go Green Pedis!  Ride in style and let the muscle power of these well-trained bicyclists reduce your carbon footprint (and save some serious green in parking).  

The bike transportation service runs Thursday-Sunday and is available in the Brickell, Downtown and Coconut Grove areas.  The pedicab service is F-R-E-E, but tips are surely appreciated!

Shhhh!!  There is a not-so-new secret going around town: the tax credits on home energy improvements have been extended through 2008!   While  the larger credits are given for electricity-producing systems (wind turbines/solar), there are credits given for smaller home improvements such as window replacement, insulation and skylights to name a few.

According to The National Association of Realtors, “The law increased the investment credit for solar from $2,000 to $7,500 for a buyer who spends $25,000 to install solar panels on his roof.”  That spells a significant savings for the homeowner, and improve the marketability of ones home when it comes time to sell.

The chart below, provided by Danielle Blake, gives an outline of the credits. 

As always, it is best to check the irs.gov website or contact your tax accountant to get the most out of this years tax credits.