gary n smith: Wrap up a 2009 Tax Credit with Insulation - 02/03/09 08:31 AM
Want to save a couple of bucks and continue saving into the future? Take advantage of one of the many energy savings tax credits available this year from Uncle Sam.Home improvement insulation tax credits are available...let's look at how you qualify.The insulation's primary purpose must be to insulate. That means siding … (2 comments)
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gary n smith: Growing a Greener Mississippi - 01/31/09 10:42 AM
As co-chairman and on behalf of the entire Building Green Works Committee at the Home Builders Association of Jackson I’d like to thank Mississippi Home Corp for their efforts in promoting affordable resource efficient housing in Mississippi. Our HBAJ Green Committee includes builders, associate members, utility companies and government agencies. We’re … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Green Building Contest is Growing a Greener Mississippi - 01/24/09 09:00 PM
At 11:00 a.m. on January 29th, 2009 at the Beau Rivage Conference Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, Mississippi Home Corporation will announce the "Growing a Greener Mississippi" green building competition designed to spur affordable green building throughout the Magnolia State.The first of it's kind in the nation, the contest is based on … (1 comments)
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gary n smith: Having a Bad Air Day? - 01/13/09 07:44 PM
What is 2 to 1000 times greater inside than out, is impossible to see but at the same time has the potential to damage your eyes, can cause dizziness and nausea, and vaporizes at normal temperature and atmosphere? You guessed it…VOCs or volatile organic compounds.
Many of us spend more than … (2 comments)
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gary n smith: A Shield of Protection - 01/08/09 08:31 AM
Before the days of gun powder and lead the mighty shield was used for protection from unwanted elements during battle.In our struggle to save energy consider using one of the most protective and cost effective "shields" developed. The Radiant Barrier.It's a foil backed product that's placed in the attic of your … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: EM - Energy Mortgage - 01/01/09 07:26 PM
If you were shopping for a home and found one that was…
well-built
comfortable
had lower-than-average monthly energy costs
was easy to maintain
required no additional income to pay for it
Would you stop shopping? I have good news! This kind of home is being built today.
How can you … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Does Your Job Rely on the Housing Industry? We Should Fix Housing First!! - 12/25/08 07:38 AM
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gary n smith: Q and A From the Field: Leaking Coil Cabinet - 12/03/08 10:27 AM
The following communication and information is taken directly from our reporting methods...
HVAC Systems and Components Refrigerant Lines: At the low pressure and high pressure lines ...A qualified licensed air conditioning contractor is suggested to evaluate leaking air as the copper lines enter the coil cabinet. I suggest that repairs be … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: How to Chop Your Energy Bill in Ten Easy Steps - #3. The Shower - 12/01/08 07:43 AM
Remember when you were a kid and your mom always yelled, "Are you still in the shower? You're wasting water."? Well not only were sending gallons down the drain but spending hard earned cash heating more water.
Ready-Set-Go ... Get a Timer: Use a shower timer and try to keep your … (3 comments)
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gary n smith: New Home Building 101 - Window Placement - 11/30/08 08:09 PM
What factors will you consider in selecting, locating, and installing windows in your new home? When selecting windows you should choose those with low potential for condensation. For best results in Mississippi, windows must have a U value less than or equal to 0.50 and a solar heat gain factor (SHGF) … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Clean Energy at National Parks - SmartParks - 11/26/08 10:15 AM
The National Park Service (NPS) has joined with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish an innovative partnership called Energy SmartPARKS. This partnership will showcase sustainable energy practices in national parks and inspire a green energy future for America.See a list … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: How to Chop Your Energy Bills in Ten Easy Steps - #1. The Fireplace - 11/24/08 03:05 PM
Sure, it's romantic, but when comes right down to it, your fireplace is an energy hog. As one of the most energy inefficient features of your home it eats about 24,000 cubic feet of nice furnace warmed air each hour and spits it out the top of the chimney (Department of … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Turning Green Building into Green Living - 11/21/08 05:17 AM
There are more important reasons to living in a energy efficient environment than saving money. Unfortunately, we’re mostly motivated by the dollar. So, as green building educators, when we talk about going green it would be smart to focus on showing how building smart can help you save through homeowner education, … (2 comments)
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gary n smith: Value of Going Green - 11/20/08 07:44 AM
McGraw-Hill Construction released a report on Wednesday that found the value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008. According to the Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, starts were up from $10 billion in 2005 to $36 to $49 billion this year and could triple … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Continuing Ed Class - NAHB Green Building Guidelines - 11/19/08 05:48 AM
The Building Green Works Committee of the Jackson Association of Home Builders in Ridgeland, MS held a continuing education class on Green Building. Dale Koelher from Purdue University was the guest speaker.
Moisture is no doubt a primary concern to builders and home owners.To help understand the principles of … (0 comments)
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gary n smith: Jackson, MS Home Energy Workshop - 11/16/08 08:52 AM
Last Saturday morning I learned how cross flow ventilation can help you save money. The Energy Division of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Hinds & Madison Counties presented a home energy workshop at the AG Museum in Jackson, MS.
Michael Berk with Mississippi … (0 comments)
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