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"Nothing could be more American than passing this critical piece of legislation. HOME STAR equals jobs in the USA, said Stephen Cowell, Chairman and CEO of Conservation Services Group. "Jobs that can't be outsourced to other countries. Jobs for construction workers, manufacturers, truckers, retailers and others hardest hit by unemployment. Passing HOME STAR will get many of these people back on their feet, helping not only themselves and their families, but helping our entire country."

"New jobs are desperately needed in America and HOME STAR will provide them by accelerating the growth of an industry focused on making homes use less energy. HOME STAR is based on established quality assurance standards so homeowners can be confident they are getting quality improvements installed and they will start saving money on their utility bills immediately," said Brett Knox, President of GreenHomes America.

"Increasing home energy efficiency impacts our country positively in multiple ways," said Mike Lawrence, Johns Manville Vice President and General Manager for the Insulation Systems business. "A national focus on home energy efficiency will create good-paying jobs in manufacturing, distribution, retail and in the installation and service industries. What's more, energy efficiency also increases the health and comfort of homeowners and makes home ownership more affordable."

Philip Giudice, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and the Chair of the National Association of State Energy Officials, who testified in support of Home Star, stated, "The Home Star proposal is a great way to build on the critical priority of reducing energy waste in homes across the country."