Real estate blog entries tagged with energy efficiency by Kenton Shepard (Peak to Prairie Inspection Service)

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energy efficiency: My new, free, comprehensive Green Building course is now available online! - 12/21/07 11:29 AM

After many months of long days and nights of research and writing my Green Building course is finally complete and is available on the website of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). This course is free to the public and can be taken as often as you like. The content is also available on my website to be used as a reference.
The course is designed to educate those wishing to provide neutral third-party verification of green features in homes. For example, it defines "Passive Solar Design" so that no one can claim they have a passive solar design simply because they … (1 comments)

energy efficiency: Cutting Energy Costs Throughout Your Home - 04/15/07 08:48 PM

Energy Use For Appliances
Household appliances, including lighting, account for roughly 23 percent of energy consumption in the average Virginia home. Because these appliances are primarily powered by electricity, which is more expensive per unit of energy than other fuels, they comprise a larger share of the average household energy expenditure: roughly 30 percent.
What Can You Do About Your Appliance Energy Use?
There is a lot you can do to control and reduce appliance energy use. If any of your appliances need replacement, you can select more efficient models. Even if your current appliances don't need to be replaced, it might be a … (6 comments)

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