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How Aina saved money on foam insulation for her home

When Aina Holmes moved into her home in Milwaukee, energy savings were a priority. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Green Homeowners United helped Aina upgrade her home with much-needed insulation.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Clean Energy

April 8, 2025

When Aina Holmes moved into her home in Milwaukee, energy savings were a priority. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Green Homeowners United helped Aina upgrade her home with insulation. In this video, Aina explains how federal incentives made the project affordable, the energy savings she’s seeing, and how the upgrade has made her home more comfortable year-round.

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