Green that is. Because of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, you can save a lot of money this next tax season if you make energy improvements to your lifestyle. The policy offers tax credits to taxpayers who purchase not only Hybrid vehicles (which was available as a credit in previous tax years), but also items like main air circulating fans, natural gas, propane, or oil furnaces, and many other energy efficient items. I am personally considering purchasing the xPower Energy Saver that works like a giant battery on your power supply, so that you can keep the extra surges. Supposedly, it can help you save up to 25% on your home utility bill.

The tax credits are dollar for dollar benefits to the taxpayer. It’s basically like the government is paying for you to be more efficient. The maximum credit for all taxable years (2006 and 2007) is $500, and no more than $200 can be attributable to expenses for windows. Still, the IRS is shelling out some major cash for this. Thanks Uncle Sam!

Check out this super-cool flash animation. I wish I could claim that I made it.

Okay, it’s been a while since I’ve written anything.  The last month has been pretty darn busy.  The Wagaman Clan migrated from Orlando, FL to Lewis Center, OH (in the Columbus, OH area).  We bought a house and I have started as a full-time freelance web developer.  Currently I am working on a Ruby on Rails project full time until at least half-way through September.  I just started on another short term contract today as well.

Thus far things have been going pretty well in the freelance arena.  I’ve been used to working in the “enterprise” arena, so it’s a little change of pace, but I like it.  To maintain my work records I am over half-way through developing a TimeTracker application in Ruby on Rails.  It keeps records for my work sessions, contracts, invoices, customers, and more.  It’s really cool developing custom software that you can use as well.  It’s teaching me a lot about Agile Web Development.

Well, that’s about all for tonight.  Tune in again, sometime…