I’ve mentioned using rice hulls for use as insulaton.  They are definitely worth consideration. The biggest negative that I can see is handling.  When compared to bagged cellulose, the cost to package rice hulls in neat little bags is too high.
Today’s bag of cellulose insulation costs approximately 65 cents per cubic foot after the bag [...]

We’re observing a noble effort to demonstrate energy management by active Weatherization Programs which will no doubt beef up insulation in homes, make every effort to stop air leaks (or circulation), and in general make each structure in the program a “tight ship”.
Here is where I have a real problem with the Weatherization Program.  In [...]