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ecofriendly real estate agents: Did you know they aren't making light bulbs after 2014? - 09/21/10 03:26 PM
Incandescent bulbs will no longer be manufactured in the U.S. by 2012 and totally unavilable by 2014.
Sustainable alternatives include CFLs (Compact Florescent) and LED (Light Emitting Diodes) but seem to meet with some resistance.
Designers are heralding Light Emitting Diodes (LED) as the future in lighting and are beginning to get traction with homeowners, due to impressive energy efficiency statistics and improved aesthetics. LED technology has been around for many years and was first seen in hand-held calculators, cheap watches and appliances.
Benefits of LED lighting include...
Long-lasting - LED bulbs last up to 10 times as long as compact fluorescent, and far longer than … (2 comments)

ecofriendly real estate agents: Passive Cooling Tips - 06/28/10 03:06 AM

 
There's more than one way to be cool. It's easy to head straight for the air conditioner on sizzling days and steamy nights, but sometimes low-tech, low-cost options can do the trick. Consider these non-mechanical options for beating the heat:
Landscaping
Deciduous trees on your home's south and west sides provide summer shade, but still lose their leaves to allow low winter sun to reach windows.
Block direct rays
Awnings, roof overhangs and exterior shades help reduce interior temperatures by absorbing solar radiation before it hits your windows.
Cook early and late
Household appliances such as washers, driers, ranges … (6 comments)

ecofriendly real estate agents: Ecofriendly tips for sustainable living... - 02/01/10 03:01 PM
Whether you live in a hot or cold part of the country, one of the best ways to improve energy efficiency and comfort is to make sure the shell of your home - the outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors - is properly sealed and insulated. Many homes have air leaks and insufficient insulation which means it takes more energy to heat and cool the home. An ENERGY STAR estimate shows that homeowners who undertake a sealing and insulating project can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.
Before adding insulation, a home should be inspected for air … (3 comments)

ecofriendly real estate agents: Going Green… Fad or Sustainable Trend? - 09/13/08 10:41 PM
In an atmosphere where many consumers are prone to pay extraordinary prices for products they consider to be green, many companies have been quick to adopt and use "green speak" for marketing purposes only.
Greenpeace defines the practice of greenwashing as the act of misleading consumers regard the environmental benefits of a product or service. The practice could lead to problems for building professionals who find customer f more cynical about green products and face the prospect of being mislead themselves.
What to beware of...
Vague: Use of terms whose meaning is poorly defined and likely to be misunderstood i.e. "non-toxic … (1 comments)

 
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