The US Energy Policy Act of 2005 provides tax incentives to homeowners and builders who implement qualified energy efficiency measures. Owners of existing homes can earn up to a $500 tax credit and builders can earn up to $2,000 with new construction. To help businesses and consumers understand the opportunity and how they can take advantage of it, the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is hosting a free one-day workshop on Thursday, May 11. The event will be at the Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, and industry experts will be there to answer questions. The agenda is online at the MEEA Web site. While you are there, check the report of a Midwest Residential Market Assessment conducted for MEEA. In section 4.2.2, the report says as many as 30 percent of the homes in the five-state region (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio) may have uninsulated walls and attics.