Real estate blog entries tagged with cfl

Blog entries tagged with "cfl":

cfl: Save some money on your electric bill... - 11/22/08 04:42 PM

I had to reblog this for people who might see my blog but not Terrylynn's. The fact about my sister's electric bill is TRUE. The only change she made was to switch all bulbs in the house, and her bill went down from $600 to around $180 I believe (yes, … (28 comments)

cfl: Lease a Solar System From SolarCity! GreenAZ November 2008 - 11/05/08 10:31 PM

November 2008

Tempe-based solar panel manufacturer, First Solar Inc., is teaming up with residential-installation company, SolarCity, and in the next five years will be producing solar panels for 25,000 homes.
SolarCity is offering a 15-year "no money down" lease program. Also being offered is a low, $1000 down payment … (3 comments)

cfl: How to safely dispose of your CFLs - 10/19/08 09:53 AM

Disposing of your CFLs
As a follow-up to my last post, CFLs....The Newest Environmental Hazard?, I wanted to let you know of a few options for safely disposing of your CFLs(Compact Florescent Light Bulbs).
Option 1: Contact your local trash service- they may have an option for you to dispose … (4 comments)

cfl: Still haven't switched from incandescent light bulbs yet???? - 10/18/08 09:54 PM

Ok apparently there are a few of you still dragging your feet about changing to compact florescent light bulbs or LED bulbs from the dinosaur-like incandescent light bulbs. So I wanted to…ahem…shed some light on the issue to help you make the decision to switch. There are several variables to … (6 comments)

cfl: CFLs....The Newest Environmental Hazard? - 10/18/08 08:14 PM

CFLs...The Newest Environmental Hazard?
Say it ain't so Joe...can the simple symbol of the Green movement really be an environmental hazard? In a word...yes. But is it really something to be concerned about?
The bulbs contain a small amount of Mercury- a proven neurotoxin. And since we really have … (4 comments)

cfl: Energy Efficient Bulbs - 10/03/08 09:24 AM

What you should know...
In light (no pun intended) of the Vice Presidential debate last night and the focus of Sarah Palin on the energy crisis, I wanted to pass this along to you.
It really doesn't take much effort to save considerable energy. I do what I can to … (0 comments)

cfl: Investment property in Florida - Real Estate & Mortgage Solutions with out the BULL - www.SKIPtheBULL.com - 09/21/08 01:52 PM

Find a REALTOR & Mortgage Broker that you trust and let them help you find a bargain. The same consideration should be given to hiring a REALTOR & Mortgage Broker as hiring any other professional. When I look for a doctor, accountant or attorney, I want someone that is well educated, … (0 comments)

cfl: Brokers: Get licensed as a California Finance Lender $825 (includes $300 filing fee) - 09/06/08 05:58 PM

With a Califonia Finance Lenders license, you can hire people in California who do not have a California
Do you have minimum $25,000 net worth and have an interest in getting licensed as a California Finance Lender ("CFL"). You do not need any formal training or experience in the loan business to get … (5 comments)

cfl: Compact Flourescent Lights (CFL) - 08/09/08 04:28 PM

If you had not wanted to put CFL's in your new homes because they wouldn't fit anywhere, don't worry. They come in every shape, style and wattage that you could possibly imagine. They even have the little yellow bug light. I have not thought of those in years. I am working … (0 comments)

cfl: All Compact Fluorescent Lights Are Not The Same!!! - 08/09/08 04:02 PM

Here is another wrinkle in my life. Now I have to make decisions when I buy Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL)other then just the wattage. Don't like the light that comes from the bulb because you think it reminds you of a lab? Make sure you are buying the Kelvin range. What … (4 comments)

cfl: The Million Lights Project - 07/15/08 11:58 AM

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cfl: Economic Stimulus Package - 06/04/08 07:56 PM

We'll keep saying it until you believe it -- The GreenHouse Group is working to earn your business by continuing to bring you ideas and information designed to help you grow your business. To prove it we've developed 3 new refreshing ways to help you bring even more value … (0 comments)

cfl: Energy Star - CFL Lightbulbs Are the Way to Go! - 01/23/08 01:54 PM

Since the start of the new year I have been encouraging everyone I know to look at areas in their life where they could be Greener. I therefore wanted to share Energy Star’s findings about the CFL light bulbs. I think many people are already aware of the light bulbs … (1 comments)

cfl: Did you play with Mercury in Grade School? by the Central Kentucky Home Inspector - 01/06/08 02:19 PM

I finally figured out what happened to me in grade school. It was the mercury, in the broken thermometers, that we played with.
Remember those little silver balls that would roll around, break apart and come back together. Roll them from hand to hand. Everybody thought it was pretty cool stuff back … (27 comments)

cfl: One Billion Bulbs, How many can you add? - 11/26/07 04:22 PM

First, welcome back to everyone who, like me, took the Holiday off. I hope it was as wonderful as mine. I did stay away from the stores on Black Friday and I am so glad that I did. However, we went shopping on Sunday. The crowds were everywhere, it was all overwhelming … (3 comments)

cfl: "Take-It-Back!" - 11/07/07 09:26 PM

Amador County residents now have a great new option for disposing of used batteries and fluorescent tubes & bulbs.
We all know how much energy can be saved by using compact fluorescent lamps instead of incandescent light-bulbs, but some of the materials in CFL's are very hazardous to people and the environment, … (3 comments)

cfl: A Note About Earth-Friendly Lighting - 10/14/07 04:29 PM

Did you know - By replacing 20 light bulbs in and outside your home with CFL's can save you an average of $180 per year??? Replacing these same 20 bulbs will also prevent 1686 lbs PER YEAR of pollution from entering the atmosphere!!! For an average cost of $100 to $150 … (6 comments)

cfl: How Many XXX's Does It Take To Change a CFL? - 09/15/07 04:47 PM

Earlier this week, I was at a Sierra Green Building Association meeting at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences-A LEED Platinum building in Incline Village, NV. Wow! That's a blog in itself. We had a green panel that answered questions from the docents and staff at TCES. When there was a … (2 comments)

cfl: The 411 on CFL's In Your Home - 09/12/07 01:20 PM

We have all heard the buzz lately on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, or CFL's, that are supposed to save you money utility bills. They use less watts to put out the same amount of light. Well, it occurred to me that not all of us know exactly how to use these, why … (21 comments)

cfl: Twenty-one things that you might not know how to recycle, and how you can. - 09/11/07 10:23 AM

1. Appliances: Goodwill accepts working appliances, www.goodwill.org, or you can contact the Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them. 800/YES-1-CAN, www.recycle-steel.org.2. Batteries: Rechargeables and single-use: Battery Solutions, 734/467-9110, www.batteryrecycling.com.3. Cardboard boxes: Contact local nonprofits and women's shelters to see if they can use them. Or, offer them up at your local Freecycle.org … (4 comments)

cfl: Berkeley's RECO Guidelines: Save the Earth...and Money - 09/07/07 04:21 PM

Berkeley's RECO GuidelinesAs we all know, Berkeley is always ahead of the curve on many socio-political trends, especially on environmental issues. So, if you are selling a home in Berkeley, make sure you are in compliance with the City of Berkeley's RECO guidelines.RECO stands for Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance, and the … (3 comments)

cfl: Home Sales Strong, LTT Bad, Record Investment, Not-So-Green Canadians - 07/11/07 09:44 PM

CREA is putting a more positive spin on CMHC's news release. Today's headlines read: Home sales remain strong: CREA (National Post) June a record month for Canadian home buying (Toronto Star) South of the border, the headlines are similar: Home sales, prices to slip more this year: NAR (National Post) Reference: … (0 comments)

cfl: Proper Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury - 05/28/07 11:52 AM

Here is what Energy Star has to say about CFLs -
Information on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury
Why should people use CFLs?
Switching from traditional light bulbs to CFLs is an effective, accessible change every American can make right now to reduce energy use at home and prevent greenhouse gas … (0 comments)