Are there any rebates for new homes?

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The public tours the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon featuring energy efficient, solar-powered homes built by 20 university teams from North American and Europe on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009.

Question by stardust12081: Are there any rebates for new homes?
We are going to be tearing most of our old home down and rebuilding a newer one. I know that the solar power systems we are looking into are offering rebates. Are there any other rebates for people who build their homes a certain way? Such as more energy efficient or using certain materials? Or like in the wedding shows where brand names are used as advertising or a model to other people who may be interested, etc for a discount to the people who agreed to use them. Is there somewhere I can find this information? By the way, we live in New York if that helps.

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