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COMING TO KANSAS CITY:The Energy Efficient Home - Bright Ideas to Save You Money
According to ENERGY STAR, properly sealing and insulation a home can save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs.
Here's a great opportunity to learn about what Sonoma County Government and Businesses are doing to fight Global Warming.
A FEW TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY - WE COULD ALL USE THAT!Use CFL's - replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. You will save more than $108 over three years when you replace your four most used 100 watt incandescent bulbs with four comparable 23 watt … (0 comments)
Onerous New "Point of Sale" Bill Now Pending in State Assembly!
Free Money! Hey, you can't say the government never did anything for you if you don't look around. This database contains great information about all the various ways you can get help, refunds, rebates, and information about renewables and energy efficiency. Most states have programs to encourage people to invest in … (1 comments)
I received this news release from SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utilities District for any out-of-town readers)...they have partnered with Woodside Homes and plan to build almost 1500 solar-powered homes near the Rancho Cordova area. It is anticipated that these homes will be complete around the year 2012. This apparently is the largest … (0 comments)
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:You can save a lot of money by installing or improving insulation. Insulation retards the flow of heat and is one of the most cost-effective investments that you can make. The effectiveness of insulation is measured by its tested resistance to heat flow and is known by its R … (0 comments)
I stopped by a new Stanley Martin townhouse development today and was unpleasantly surprised. The all brick models had all the visual bells and whistles. You know, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, yada, yada, yada. And the prices are great. I looked at all the nice upgrades on my … (0 comments)
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Perhaps the most pleasant economic savings can be derived from judicious and mindful planting of trees and shrubs. The value of traditional plantings serving as windbreaks is well known. Additionally, well-placed deciduous trees can shade a building during hot summer months yet allow warming sunshine to enter a building … (0 comments)
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We can't get green fast enough! Homeowners....Did you know that the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario(plus most of the other Provinces), launched the ecoEnergy Efficiency program in 2007, allowing all homeowners to receive up to $5000.00 via Federal Grant and up to a $5000.00 Provincial Grant(in Ontario..other Provinces vary) for making their … (0 comments)
Just one of the key components in building a home is the choice of appliances and mechanicals. This is an area that you will really want to research. Starting with your air conditioner, heater and water heater, you will want to make sure these are energy start products. Additionally, check with … (0 comments)
633 Amherst Drive, Davis, CA
OK, two things. First this applies to the entire U.S. Second, before any wise cracks, I've already been told my light bulb went out years ago. I'm not sure, but I think the guy that said that is working as part of a Bee Gees tribute act on the Vegas Strip.
Recently, one of my clients was preparing to replace the single pane windows on his 45 year old home and found himself looking at a bid for $8000. Sensing that this might be a bit high, he called me at home for some quick feedback. After recovering from a fit of choking, I pointed … (1 comments)
Did you know that despite all the florescent bulbs, timers for lights, and energy-efficient appliances you’ve installed, that you may still be wasting electricity through leaking appliances? Many modern devices draw power, even when they are in an off mode. Need proof? Just turn off all the lights some evening and … (3 comments)
As promised, here is my Top-10 list to help green your home. To me, that means reducing our environmental footprint by: increasing the efficiency of the resources we do consume,[*] reducing/reusing/recycling; and eliminating environmental hazards. 
Alright, alright. I have to tell you that I love green. Green to me means "Go", means $ signs, and also means a well-built house. In fact, my next article was supposed to be about the first stages of building a green home, but realized that I need to back up … (26 comments)
It's a Buyer's Market. Right now, you can get a great deal on the new or existing home of your dreams. Great Rates. Mortgage rates are at historic lows reducing the interest expense over the life of the loan.More for Your Money. With increasing inventories, builders are offering free upgrades, included … (0 comments)
Affordable Comfort, Inc. is a great organization advancing the greener home agenda here in the United States. Happily, they're also based out of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh to be exact). Home energy contractors and auditors are all familiar with their work and leadership.On their homepage today is a great downloadable paper on tips … (20 comments)
I am marketing Ouray County's first ever Colorado Built Green Certified Home. All I can say is that this experience is ruining my satisfaction with my current residence, in a good way! After spending hours with the builder, Scott Bridger of Bridger Construction Services Inc., going over the homes specs, and how … (7 comments)
There is a great article in the Qualified Remodeler magazine that sort of ties into my previous blog on buying products that save energy and money. This article summarizes many products that help the environment but also the customer's budget. Even if you are not in the remodeling business it may … (0 comments)
I found a pretty interesting site right here in Northwest Indiana, On Home Comfort, by Aaron Simac.Aaron is focusing on helping residents of Northwest Indiana with problems with air infiltration, heating and cooling efficiency, and home comfort for new homes. Contact Aaron at aaron@onhomecomfort if you have question on home efficiency, … (2 comments)
This winter is really cold. You can feel it everywhere. And it's good when you feel it outside, but what if you feel it inside your home? Older houses in Toronto are particularly susceptible to unpleasant surprises like drafts, cold rooms, frosty windows and sometimes mold on walls. This is because … (0 comments)
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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 … (1 comments)
As the planet fills with more and more people and more and more pollution, building green is becoming a much more important and much more prevalent option. I've tried incorporating some items into my current home, but unfortunately money is an object preventing more "greenies" in my home.
This Week I became one of the newest members of a growing number of Certified EcoBrokers in the Real Estate Industry. As I was going through the 3 part education courses. I found myself looking at things a little differently around me. 
This is the last month to do any improvements and gain a tax benefit for improving the energy efficiency of your home. The webiste will give you the details on the extent of credits and improvements, as well as how to claim them on your tax returnhttp://energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits
In the United States, about a quarter of every energy dollar spent in a residential home goes to heat hot water. Changing the type of water heater used to a more-efficient model can help, but if your conventional water heater is working fine, consider the following tips:
Over 1100 Realtors® educated in just 7 months, throughout Florida, Illinois Iowa, Maryland,South Carolina, and in Georgia! Is your board offering it yet? … (1 comments)
Since I was little, I remember my dad running around behind us, turning off lights grumbling, "Does someone own stock in the Electric Company?!" (I'll leave the discussion of how the concept of owning stock is lost on 6 year olds for another time).
I just switched 16 light bulbs in my house last month to fluorescent bulbs. My bill dropped about $20. I also put my hot water heater on a timer. I only run it twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. I have never had a cold … (6 comments)
According to information coming out of NAR's 2007 Conference & Expo, nearly seven in every 10 consumers believe that energy conservation is important or extremely important, but the cost of green improvements is still a significant factor in many home buyers' decisions about purchasing energy-efficient home features. A significant majority of property buyers think that energy … (0 comments)
Going Green is a concept that is spreading like wildfire. The first affordable "green" house in Miami Dade County is currently under construction. Upon completion it will be sold to Tangelia Sands, a mother of four, who has been on the waiting list for affordable housing for about a year. It … (0 comments)
We'd always had gas heat and electric air. We'd even had gas heat and gas air!! (That must be a thing of the past.) While building a new house, we definitely planned to have gas heat again. We were contacted by this excellent power company individual who convinced us we needed … (3 comments)
I have been listening a lot to the news and reading a lot about energy savings. Last fall we went through our house and prepared it for winter and also took stock of our energy saving efforts and despite the increase in gas and electric prices our bill actually went down over … (7 comments)
A recent survey was conducted by McGraw-Hill Construction and the National Assoc. of Home Builders that shows that market for green homes is increasing drastically. 
In the 80's my ex-husband and I were the first on the block to get Solar Heating. It wasn't something that we set out to do but owning a home was costly to us. With our limited income, we had to find ways to cut back.Our sons were 3 and 5 … (20 comments)
Do compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury? The answer is - YES, they do. The bulbs contain trace amounts of Mercury, which when not recycled properly, can make it to the landfills where landfill workers could be exposed to elevated amounts. 
More home buyers want extra garage space with two or more spaces in their homes, according to the "2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences," What Home Buyers Shopping For Other priorities for today's home buyers include:Air conditioning: three out of every four respondents surveyed ranked this as "very important." Master bedroom … (0 comments)
As a sponser for the recent Salt lake City Green Home Tour I had the opportunity to see a lot of new Green technology. Since I like to feature new technology that can save us money and reduce our footprint on our environment I will be featuring it regularly here. Today's tech is a wonderful way to … (2 comments)
Thank You Jeff Turner for teaching me a new skill today -- how to insert a video into my blog! It was really quite easy!Crosby, Stills and Nash said it best....Teach Your Children Well....<p> With school back in session I thought it would be helpful to post this link to the Department of … (6 comments)
I hope you are having a WONDERFUL Wednesday!I want to share this amazing program with all of you, in hopes to help you reduce your electric bills! It is completely FREE and there is no sales pitch trying to generate any sales for future services. I know this for sure because … (0 comments)
When the Market gets a little soft or the Media makes it sounds the Real Estate World is coming to an end, that seems to be when buyers and sellers alike begin to get a little more picky about the homes they buy and how their homes look when they sell. … (28 comments)
The District Department of the Environment is offering Free Home Energy Assessments to residents of Washington DC who own a single family home. If you, or someone you know may be able to take part in this program, visit the following link to get more information. 
So The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, John D. Dingell (D-MI) is proposing that houses larger than 3,000 square feet would no longer be eligible for the mortgage interest tax deduction. His intention is well founded in trying to reduce carbon emissions and I guess he is trying to … (6 comments)
Last week we had a power surge and the electricity was out for 12 hours. Turns out Detroit Edison cut into some wires chopping down tree limbs. 
The average US household spends approximately $1,700/year on energy in the home. How is this divided? Approximately 1/3 covers heating, 1/3 relates to lighting and appliances (not counting refrigerators), and the final third on air conditioning, water heating, and refrigeration. Thus, the first place energy-efficiency experts check is a home’s “envelope;” … (0 comments)
WASHINGTON, August 07, 2007 -
Home buyers in increasing numbers want garages with two or more spaces in their homes, according to the 2007 Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences, released today by the National Association of Realtors®.
Since the last survey in 2004, oversize garages saw the biggest growth … (0 comments)
Part II - Basic principles of green buildingSo… what are the basic elements or principles of green building? Wikipedia sums it up nicely - Green building is the practice of: 1. increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and 2. reducing … (0 comments)
Many builders are going green. The energy savings is great but the housing costs are going through the roof where this hass strated. I think the technology needs to improve so costs can come down before we start requiring this in new homes. Austin, Tx recently had a bill that was … (2 comments)
Energy efficiency in the housing market is a hot topic. The home building industry is already spending thousands on it and now the federal government is joining the band wagon. The two prong approach will add to the effort and ultimately benefit everyone. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it'll have … (2 comments)
Applied Materials Inc. plans to install an array of solar panels at its Austin manufacturing plant that it says will be capable of generating 24.6 kilowatts of power. 
I think most people realize that flying is one of the most environmentally irresponsible choices the average person can make. The most obvious problem - planes require thousands of gallons of fossil fuels for each flight. Kudos to Bellevue based online travel company, Expedia. When you buy a flight on Expedia you … (2 comments)
During my recent trip to Hong Kong, I came across this familiar household product as a giant 3D display at the entry/ exit point of the Cross Harbour Tunnel, this format being installed at one of the heaviest traffic location and busiest tunnel in Hong Kong to capture the attention of different mix of … (6 comments)
Check windows and doors. Heat lost through windows and doors represents a significant chunk of most heating bills. Some sources estimate that loss through windows alone could account for up to 35 percent of heating bills. If you are tired of watching your hard earned money slip through the cracks, there … (1 comments)