In relationship to game mechanics, the government rewards the people with tax credits for behavior deemed appropriate by government.
Don’t behave inappropriate you will receive tax credits, rewards. Good behavior is directly proportional to rewards. The better the behavior, the more rewards the people will receive.
Do behave inappropriate you don’t receive tax credits, rewards. Bad Behavior is not rewarded.
So who ever writes the policy that provides tax credits waves a very big Magickal wand to determine the behavior of the people.
“If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit.”
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
Do buy Energy Star appliances. +10 Points
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (the stimulus package) expanded the credit for plug-in vehicles, and it is now available for a new plug-in electric drive vehicle having a battery capacity of at least 4 kilowatt hours, which qualifies for a credit of $2,500. Each kilowatt hour of battery above this adds $417 to the credit, up to a maximum of $7,500 for vehicles up to 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.”
http://earth911.com/news/2010/02/15/major-green-tax-deductions/
Do buy new plug-in electric drive vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 4 KWH. +7,5 points.
“Home builders are eligible for a $2,000 tax credit for a new energy efficient home that achieves 50% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and supplements. At least 1/5 of the energy savings must come from building envelope improvements. This credit also applies to contractors of manufactured homes conforming to Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.”
http://www.business.gov/manage/green-business/energy-efficiency/get-started/tax-credits.html
Do build more new energy efficient homes that achieves 50% energy savings for heating and cooling over the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and supplements. +2 points
These points can be used to buy cool stuff at the new Apple store like iTunes, iPhones and iPads.
Important shit that can go into our energy efficient homes and can be listened to in our new electric drive vehicles.
I love this game called government.
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