energy efficient: Top Energy Efficient Remodeling Projects from PATH - 05/07/08 06:11 PM
PATH, a public-private partnership for advancing housing technology, last year released recommendations on the top remodeling technologies to make existing homes more durable, stronger and more resource efficient.Each of the PATH Remodeling Top 10 technologies chosen is rated on affordability, energy efficiency, ease of installation, quality and durability, environmental performance and … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: The Energy Efficient Home: Attracting the Environmentally-Conscious Buyer - 05/06/08 05:09 PM
COMING TO KANSAS CITY:The Energy Efficient Home - Bright Ideas to Save You Money
Saturday, May 10th, 10 AM
Kansas City Public LibraryTrails West Branch11401 E 23rd StIndependence, MO 64052Fast Facts about Energy UsageWhat it means to be "Energy Efficient"Benefits of the Energy Efficient HomeEnergy Efficient Home ImprovementsResources for Energy Efficient Home OwnersQ&A … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: John Keith on going green and changes in the building industry - 05/06/08 02:35 PM
BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with John Keith, President of Harvard communities. John thanks for being with us, I appreciate it.
John Keith: Nice to see you.
BrokerIPTV: I want to talk about whats going on in the building industry. There are lots of people who are trying to … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: 907 Exum Street, Durham, NC - 05/06/08 10:10 AM
Seed and sod are down at 907 Exum, a sure sign that construction is winding up. This is the newest home from the Durham Community Land Trustees, and continues their mission of building affordable, energy efficient homes that honor the architectural heritage of southwest central Durham. For more info about DCLT, … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Durham Community Land Trustees - 05/06/08 09:54 AM
Durham Community Land Trustees
One of our favorite clients is the Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT). For the past twenty years, they have been building homes that are affordable to the majority of Durham residents. That's no small feat, given that their target area is neighborhoods near Duke University, where real … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Affordable ABQ Green - 05/06/08 01:41 AM
For anyone thinking about moving to the Land of Enchantment, I have good news for you. Albuquerque is a city working hard to be green (I think the mayor is trying to get into a competition with Rocky Anderson up in Salt Lake City). Check out http://cabq.gov/sustainability One of the great things … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Finding the Energy Leaks - 04/23/08 10:34 PM
Charm radiates throughout the beautiful old house your clients just bought - but so does cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. Should you suggest that your clients install new windows to increase the energy efficiency of their house? Not necessarily. What you could do is recommend … (7 comments)
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energy efficient: EnergyStar rated Homes - 04/22/08 02:28 PM
It's Earth Day 2008. Clearly, we need to make it at least Earth month but I guess we will take what we can get in terms of focusing people's attention. I was astounded to read about the lake in Greenland that disappeared in 90 minutes. The entire lake drained through the … (6 comments)
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energy efficient: Benefiting from Greening! - 04/22/08 12:40 PM
As we celebrate Earth Day today, I am taking inventory of the things our family has done in the process of reducing our impact upon this earth. Let me say that I've made it my passion to reduce our family's energy consumption because I have a son in the military and … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Walls and Floor Engineered to Carry the Weight of Cars - 04/21/08 09:17 PM
As I continue to learn about home building, I have to admit that a lot of stuff used to fly right over my head. I consider myself to be fairly smart but sometimes those builders just happen to talk in language (builder's code) that is not decodable to the average listener. … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Civano: Green Community Market Watch - 04/18/08 04:05 PM
The Civano community in Tucson, AZ. is the first large, mainstream real estate development to integrate sustainability as a key characteristic of the community design. All of the green homes in this community are energy efficient rated. There are currently 33 homes on the market.
There was one home sold in Civano in March. The home … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Indigo Modern: Tucson,az. Contemporary Energy Efficient homes - 04/17/08 10:04 PM
Indigo Modern is a sustainable energy efficient community with a loft like design that merges metropolitan living with practicable green home features. Indigo Modern's design is ahead of its time bring futuristic design features into the present Sonoran Desert lifestyle. These homes are energy efficient rated by Tucson Electric Power for … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Indigo Modern: A Tucson, AZ. Sustainable Energy Efficient Residential Community - 04/17/08 07:18 PM
Indigo Modern is a sustainable energy efficient community with a loft like design that merges metropolitan living with practicable green home features. The community is centrally located on the 3rd street bike path just one and a half miles from the University of Arizona. Shopping, entertainment, and restaurants are all within … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Solar Home For Sale - 04/17/08 04:49 PM
Looking for something exceptional? MLS@00608687
Unique architecturally designed solar home located at one of Halifax's most prestigious addresses. 1800 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and two baths is ideal for family living but sophisticated enough for empty nesters. Natural light pours through every window in this custom built 10 year old … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Stone Curves CoHousing: Energy Efficient Communal Living - 04/17/08 02:14 PM
Stone Curves is one of three family oriented energy efficient cohousing communities in Tucson, AZ. This community is located in north central Tucson within walking distance to many amenities. The Tucson Mall is just two blocks away. Sam's club and the north central bus terminal are also two blocks north. Wal-Mart … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Bamboo Bread Bag - Be GREEN while Keeping Your Bread Fresh! - 04/12/08 02:26 AM
Bamboo bags for carrying and storing loaves of bread are a new, sustainable product launched in November, 2007 by three Berkeley-based enterprenuies: Ann Arnold, a writer and illustrator of children's books; Linda Elvira Piedra, a photographer and Lauren Shi, an alternative medicine practitioner and acupuncturist-in-training who runs the Wellspring Clinic. … (9 comments)
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energy efficient: Armory Park del Sol: Home Sales Report - 04/11/08 11:17 AM
Armory Park del Sol is a fully custom designed energy efficient solar community with 99 homes just south of downtown Tucson. There are currently 7 homes on the market.
There were no sales in Armory Park del Sol in March. The last home sold in Nov. of 2007 for $350,000. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: New Contemporary Art Building in Denver | MCA - 04/11/08 10:36 AM
The Museum of Contemporary Art has a new building in Denver, further establishing our city as a Meca for art! The new building is modern in design and is an environmentally-efficient building, designed by David Adjaye. Take a look via the link below:
http://www.mcadenver.org/engine.aspx?startid=newbuilding
Modern construction is taking a foothold in Denver. If you have not … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Armory Park del Sol: Zero Energy Home - 04/10/08 01:35 PM
The Zero Energy Home (ZEH) concept as developed by the Department of Energy (DOE) consists of two major parts. The first is to reduce the home's need for heating and cooling, hot water, and electrical appliance costs through energy efficient measures. These measures can be achieved through tightly sealing the outer … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Armory Park del Sol: Sustainable Green Community in Tucson, AZ. - 04/09/08 03:02 PM
Armory Park del Sol is a sustainable green home residential community located just south of downtown Tucson, AZ. The community reflects the historic Presidio architecture of the original homes in this neighborhood. The Armory Park neighborhood design is patterned after the Presidio of San Augustin del Tucson which was built in 1775 … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Coyote Creek: contempory metropolitian living in the high Sonoran Desert - 04/09/08 03:05 AM
Coyote Creek is an environmentally sensitive master planned residential community nestled on the outskirts of Tucson, AZ. in the beautiful Rincon Valley. The community is surrounded on three sides by the Coronado National Forest with Rincon Peak standing sentinel over the pristine Sonoran desert. The NW border of the community is adjacent to Saguaro National … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Your #1 Green Home Choice? - HELP - What to Tell High Schoolers on Green Career Day? - 04/08/08 08:29 PM
GO GREEN, FEEL GOLDEN!
That's the phrase for our local high school's first Green School Week!
My philosophy in life is always to take the challenge.
So, when my son's high school (San Marin High School in Novato, CA, of which I am really involved in) decides to host it's first ever … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: Green should be a new color for realtors - 04/07/08 12:51 PM
I started researching and writing about energy efficiency before the prices went through the roof. Maybe it started when my customers aksed me how energy prices were....or when I pay my bills. Last year I started writing newsletters that I send out by emails mostly to my customers, firemds etc about … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Changing the World, as Easy as Changing a Light! Take the Pledge today! - 04/03/08 04:20 PM
The Las Vegas Green Performance Network has made a commitment to do our part to save energy and help fight global warming. With your help, we can do even more. Be part of our team and PLEDGE to make your next light bulb or fixture one that's earned the government's ENERGY … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Using an Infrared image to help sell a home? - 03/19/08 03:37 PM
I was thinking about using infrared images to help set this home apart from others. It's Energy Star Certified and I want to highlight that fact to potential buyers. the local MLS doesn't allow us to check a box to say if its Energy Star, Green Built, or LEED. So I thought by … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Take a chance on a new house - 03/18/08 11:04 PM
While the choice of home varies depending on each individual's situation and needs, there are some basic pros and cons that should be addressed. In the Savannah area, you will be faced with this tough decision. There seems to be new subdivisions popping up all over the Pooler area. With the … (9 comments)
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energy efficient: beautiful lot in specer tennessee - 03/14/08 02:37 PM
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energy efficient: Wearing Green...and trying to stay Green despite the opposition - 03/12/08 04:35 PM
I saw the post on the green contest, and since I am wearing 2 kinds of green this beautiful Crestline spring (almost)day, I may as well put in my green 2cents.
Since we live in the mountains, we try to keep our trash down as much as we can. We recyle everything … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: OWNER WILL FIANCE, RENT TO OWN, SPARTA TENNESEE, LOVELY HOME - 03/08/08 11:56 AM
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energy efficient: Do I Scare You? - 02/26/08 07:00 PM
A movement abounds where homes and buildings are recognized, even rewarded for being energy and resource efficient; for being healthy for their inhabitants and friendly to their environment. Products are being developed to add comfort and value to your home. What's not to like?I'm guessing that given the choice between building … (10 comments)
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energy efficient: Oregon Energy Trust Sets New Guidelines for 2008 - 02/21/08 10:42 PM
"Going Green" has been pretty painless for us so far, although long journeys in the hybrid are sometimes a challenge. We're happy knowing the products we have been replacing meet the 2008 Oregon Residential Energy Standards, even though we already changed out our windows and doors in 2005-2006 long before these … (5 comments)
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energy efficient: Remember the Day...Green building is not NEW...Just Improved!!! - 02/17/08 04:56 PM
This drawing was a GREAT FIND !! A few years ago, my aunt and uncle retired from farming. When they moved my aunt gave me a framed drawing that had hung in my Grandma's farmhouse for years. It was drawn by my great uncle Monsignor Maurice Walsh. The art was framed … (32 comments)
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energy efficient: Home Builders Show a Success and Green is the Buzz! - 02/11/08 10:21 PM
I absolutely exhausted myself this weekend while running a Home Show Booth that was geared toward Green Building. From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon I sang the praises of energy efficient, healthy, low maintenance and better built, high performance homes.
The local television media paid their annual visit and went through the … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Choosing the right windows can be a pane! - 02/09/08 11:22 AM
Single pane, double pane, triple pane, thermopane, windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low "e" glass, wired glass, and tempered glass too! Let's not forget: fixed, single hung, double hung, awning, and casement windows which are available in aluminum, wood, vinyl and vinyl clad.
Concerned about breakage and life safety issues?... Then … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Insulating your home... Conserving Resources. - 02/09/08 09:50 AM
Much has been said about eco friendly and green homes... The fact remains that sometimes it is financially advantageous to upgrade insulation and sometimes it isn't!
The most important thing to be aware of with insulation, other than the safety issues of urea formaldehyde and asbestos (covered elsewhere), is the R value, or the insulating factor. … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: TWO HOMES SURROUNDS CALF KILLER RIVER MOUNTAINS VIEWS - 02/08/08 08:42 PM
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energy efficient: NEW LISITNG IN SPARTA TENNESSEE..OWNER WILL FIANCE - 02/08/08 08:07 PM
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energy efficient: 13+ AC Horse Property: 2285 Cty Rd 441, Harwood, Gonzales County, Texas - 02/08/08 08:06 AM
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energy efficient: Energy Efficient Homes - 02/07/08 08:04 AM
Elements of an Energy Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable and healthy. It's easier now … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: built by harmon and son construction - 02/06/08 08:52 PM
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energy efficient: Cold Showers....Brrr...No Thanks! Solar Hot Water Rocks! - 02/05/08 10:51 PM
Haven't we all heard jokes about taking cold showers?
A recent article in Natural Health touts the benefits of cold showers...cold showers not only save energy but also can improve your health! The article goes on to say research has shown that a cold shower can reduce your risk of a cold … (40 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy INefficient Campaigns - 02/05/08 08:34 PM
As I watch the Super Tuesday results coming in tonight it makes me ponder...and muse....
With so much focus these days on Energy Efficiency, Global Warming and Renewable Policies...
What are candidates doing to reduce their carbon footprint today?
An ABC article by Clayton Sandell reports that according to the Intergovernmental Panel on … (12 comments)
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energy efficient: Sleeping Beauty Ranch North of El Mirage Dry Lake Bed - 01/31/08 08:55 AM
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energy efficient: Are you Confused about the Green Information Highway? Free Workshop! - 01/30/08 06:34 AM
Do you have clients who are interested in healthy, environmentally friendly homes? Are you confused by all the information on the green information highway?
Chris Hall, CEO of GreenLife Homes, is offering a free workshop Tuesday March 4, 2008 at the Grand Rapids HBA. Chris invites realtors to come with their clients. … (21 comments)
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energy efficient: Green Building Concepts Taking Hold in Southern Oregon - 01/29/08 11:02 PM
Like Greg and Valri Williams' dream development Verde Village in Ashland, a 62 unit project mix consisting of cottages, single-family homes and 15 affordable housing units that will all be Net-Zero Energy Homes (homes that combine energy-efficient construction, equipment, lighting and appliances with commercially available renewable energy systems to provide homeowners … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: Are energy efficient, green built homes going mainstream in your area? - 01/29/08 08:21 PM
With the tremendous emerging "Green & "Sustainable" new home construction market I think it would be a big mistake to build a conventional "to code" house in todays alerted world. Our area has reached a tipping point in this lull of new home construction. I think it is an advantage for … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Saving Money and the Environment - 01/28/08 03:08 PM
Did you know that Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home? It can be as much as 13% of your utility bill. Four of the most effective ways to save: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: More Affordable Housing for Rogue Valley - 01/23/08 11:54 PM
Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation (RVCDC) held their annual meeting tonight in Ashland, Oregon at the Ashland Community Center across from Lithia Park. Created in 1990 to work with low-to-moderate income people, this non-profit corporation has successfully developed 42 units, and has 14 units under development with the hope of soon pushing … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Brand New and Affordable! - 01/18/08 01:43 PM
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energy efficient: Santa Barbara Races Ahead on Energy Efficient Real Estate Construction Guidelines - 01/17/08 04:50 PM
I recently read this article in The Independent (An excellent free local paper in Santa Barbara providing well written weekly updated information on local News, Events, People, Arts, Real Estate etc.) that should excite anyone that is concerned for our future generations. The guts of the article are about:
1) Santa Barbara City … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: A Little Green Can Mean A Lot of Gold - 01/09/08 08:46 AM
If you're getting ready to sell your older home, you've no doubt run through the laundry list of most popular improvements: wood floors versus carpeting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, larger bathrooms, etc., etc., etc.But, one category you may have overlooked is energy conservation.
Whether it's the current buzz about … (7 comments)
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energy efficient: Going Green - 01/07/08 03:36 PM
The concept of making your home environmentally green is growing in popularity as more home owners realize that they can also put a little more green back in their wallets by making some changes.
You don't have to make all the changes at one time but as a need comes up, … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Interesting Article on Consumers & how much they will pay for "Green" Energy - 12/21/07 01:24 PM
A new international poll, including almost 2,000 consumers in the US, Britian, Germany, the Neterlands, Australia & Japan, indicates that almost 70% would be willing to pay a premium for alternative "Green" energy alternatives. These options include wind energy & solar power. Americans indicated they would pay the highest premium for cleaner energy … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Going…Going… Gone? – One Week Left For Senate To Pass Energy Bill H.R. 6 - 12/14/07 11:09 AM
Senate Axes Rural Counties Timber Payments and tax breaks for a wide range of clean energy industries from the Energy Bill.
Many States in the South and West are affected by this, by the removal of the Timber Program as well as the removal of the tax incentives for Energy Efficiency.
Here in … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: My Pink Christmas Wish List - December Challenge - 12/11/07 11:43 AM
This time of year I think about Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of the New York Sun who responded to a letter from Virginia O’Hanlon. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus has become one of the most reprinted editorials in history.
With that in mind, Santa, I have … (24 comments)
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energy efficient: An Environmentally Friendly Holiday Season - 12/09/07 04:52 AM
A variety of ways to help protect the environment have sprung up for this holiday season. Studies now show that 54% of holiday shoppers will choose to be eco-friendly if given a chance. So a few ideas.
Christmas tree lights that are solar powered. These lights are available at Home Depot and … (5 comments)
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energy efficient: Agree Park to showcase energy efficient homes in Redding California.... - 11/17/07 02:23 PM
I spent some time at Shasta Builders exchange with a great guy John Gaines on Friday. We took a look at agree park that is in process. Agree Park is a model built project that showcases 3 homes from local area Architects. It was great to see that even extremely well … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: I saved $20 a month by going fluorescent - 11/16/07 10:37 PM
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)
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energy efficient: Oregon Setting Pace at Greenbuild07 in Chicago - 11/09/07 09:12 AM
Wow...that was some announcement made by City Commissioner Dan Salzman this week in Chicago! The Commissioner is proposing an ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions beginning 2010. Carbon fee and inspection requirements proposed would levy taxes on builders meeting the energy efficiency requirements of the Oregon building code, already one of … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Shhh...Green Michigan News! Exciting! - 11/05/07 09:27 PM
We are seeing so many new companies emerging into the Green Scene it is hard to keep up with it. I believe many consumers are being inundated with green messages but don't necessarily understand the benefits.
It is great to see a company who is launching a new resource for consumers and … (17 comments)
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energy efficient: Building Green Why The Heck Should We Do That!!!!! - 11/02/07 01:21 PM
I have said this over and over and also seeing a lot of talk on blogs about new construction and that the public would like to see more Green Homes......maybe this is the time that builders will listen and possibly build a few. In today's market what do you have to loose … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home - 10/29/07 10:08 AM
The energy-efficient home is moving from the horizons of futuristic planners to the agenda of current homeowners.
It's not so much a matter of newer technologies - though alternate energy sources like solar and geothermal are making considerable inroads in the modern home. It's more a matter of improvements on very … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Green Home Building - Not just a trend but an investment - 10/19/07 12:46 AM
This article discusses how building or retrofitting a home with "green" features can increase its market value. In this market who doesn't need more value?
http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20070219_greenhomes.htm
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energy efficient: The Energy Efficient Mortgage - Who Knew? - 10/12/07 10:11 PM
This link is an article about the Energy Efficient Mortgage. I found it to be a novel idea.
http://www.greensandiego.com/template.php/40/
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energy efficient: Owning a conventional home VS owning a "green" home - 09/27/07 09:23 AM
First of all, unless you've researched it or there is signage, your not likely to know whether the home is a "green" home just by driving by. Their not painted a bright green color or have weird sized windows or doors. Homes with green features tend to look just like their … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Walker Michigan Green Drinks - New Chapter!!! - 09/26/07 10:28 PM
Thanks to Dena Stevens for writing about Green Drinks! Dena said,
"This is a social group of like minded people who are concerned about the environment. "
I was interested and checked it out. I wanted to attend one! Unfortunately, I didn't find a Green Drinks Chapter in West Michigan....UNTIL NOW!!!
Mark your … (18 comments)
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energy efficient: Field Trip to Ionia Michigan! What Are You Pouring?? - 09/18/07 12:25 AM
I took a field trip today to the quaint little town of Ionia, home of the World's Largest Free Fair! The Ionia Free Fair!
Although I wasn't there for the fair today!
I received an email last week from Jake with R Value Homes that they would be doing a "pour" today! … (19 comments)
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energy efficient: 3330 Trail Creek - Bozeman, MT - "GREEN" HOUSE - 09/11/07 11:41 AM
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energy efficient: Tank or no Tank - 09/08/07 05:00 PM
The environmental movement is hot. It is not as hot as the steel mega-bullets that the transformer that blew up behind my house yesterday sent flying like meteors into yards and houses, setting off mini fires. So how hot is it really, and why should the average Jose be paying attention? … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Stunning Custom Home - "Green" Construction, Tile Floors, Awesome Views & Heated 24 x 48 Shop Easy Commute to Missoula - 09/03/07 04:01 PM
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energy efficient: Minnesota GreenStar Certification - 08/29/07 12:35 AM
In an effort to address the demand for more eco-friendly homes in Minnesota, a new innovative program of certification and standards has been established. It is the Minnesota GreenStar program - look for the this logo when touring new homes.
Did you know that new home construction consumes approximately 20% of our … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Eco-Friendly Materials and Life Style Choices for Homeowners and Homebuilders - 08/16/07 02:39 PM
Environmentally conscience homeowners and homebuilders are concerned with global warming and are searching for ways that they can help reduce the affects of this problem. Homeowners and homebuilders have looked at this problem from two perspectives. They look at conditions in the home that can be controlled by the homeowner. They … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: energy efficient, new construction, country setting - 08/14/07 12:58 PM
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energy efficient: new construction country setting, mountain views - 08/14/07 12:56 PM
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energy efficient: Energy-Efficient Mortgages - 08/07/07 12:21 PM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Energy-efficient mortgages are one of the most beneficial and under-utilized programs the consumer can find and capitalize upon in today's real estate market. An energy-efficient mortgage can add an additional 15% of a home's appraised value to the principal of a new loan or a refinance, often at … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: Got GAS?? It's a Community Project!! - 08/05/07 12:09 AM
Got GAS?? It's a Community Project!! (and DON'T Pull my finger!!!)
I stumbled across this information early this morning while trying to research some utility information for a project developer during his cost analysis of a project in Michigan.
PROJECT GOAL - Affordable, Sustainable, Green Development
The developer called me yesterday and asked me … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: FINDING Money for A LEED Certified/Green Built Home (Part III) - 07/21/07 04:10 PM
In Part I and Part II , I told you about the ONE TIME CP LOAN.
I told you that the ONE TIME CP Loan where all the loans are combined into one. You close ONE TIME. . .for the Land, the Construction Loan and the Final Mortgage. Are all … (15 comments)
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energy efficient: Sellers: Become More Energy Efficient - 07/19/07 11:51 AM
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energy efficient: GREEN RESOURCE DIRECTORY Financial Services Section - 07/14/07 09:13 AM
GREEN RESOURCE DIRECTORY Financial Services Section
What do you know? Who do you know? Looking for experience in the following disciplines:
Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM's)
Energy Improvement Mortgages (EIM's)
One Time Close Construction Perm Loans (CP Loans)
Tax Credits
Local Grants/Programs/Credits
Reduced Insurance Premiums
If you have experience with a resource in any of the above disciplines, and you would … (10 comments)
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energy efficient: Tampa Florida homes eco-friendly Realtors reminds us all to... Go GREEN!! - 07/13/07 02:47 AM
Guess I lost this BLOG POST.
Looks like my military POST I put up had TOO much HTML..
making it act all screwie!
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Go Green!!!! I do my part, my wife gets on me for recycling to MUCH!!! I can get a little compulsive about it!!! … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Rediscover Freedom --- Choose the Glide that fits your stride! - 07/06/07 10:36 PM
One of the highlights of my trip to the 2007 Michigan Energy Fair was learning how to drive a SEGWAY BY KAR !!
The postcard advertisement says, "Rediscover Freedom...Choose the glide that fits your stride"
What a great invention the SEGWAY is! I felt a little unbalanced and nervous at first but Kathleen Russel, … (4 comments)
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energy efficient: Green / Sustainable Homes, are they working? - 06/26/07 07:13 PM
I am looking for information on existing green / sustainable housing developments. I am particularly interested in how the homes have worked for people, what they do like and what they don't like. Is there any contractors board, blog area, websites, myspace or ??? than any of you know of where … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Simple Energy Saving Solutions - 06/23/07 11:43 PM
As a society, we seem to eschew simplicity in favor of technology. Here are some simpler approaches.
Want to save energy on heating and cooling? Adjust the thermostat up in summer and down in winter and dress appropriately--shorts and a tshirt are great for summer at home and wear a sweater in the winter. … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Green Homes in Oregon - old concept, new buzz - 06/22/07 03:00 PM
In Medford, Southern Oregon we are starting to hear quite a bit about green homes. It is starting to "line out" in several areas and it seems as though the goal is energy efficient housing for all, even current homeowners.
So far we have "certificates" for different levels of energy efficiency in … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Austin ranked 6th best GREEN city - 05/09/07 11:05 PM
Austin's city government is one of the best at making use of renewable energy, according to SustainLane.com, a San Francisco business geared to promoting green living to people, businesses and government.
Austin is ranked sixth on a list of the 10 U.S. cities that use renewables such as solar, … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: This REALTOR®'s Dream Car - 04/04/07 04:20 PM
Lately, folks in the office have been talking about what type of vehicle a real estate agent should be driving. Many of the agents in the office say that we must drive a luxury vehicle, such as a BMW or a Mercedes Benz. Others have said that a luxury vehicle is … (5 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy Efficient - 03/21/07 08:48 AM
Elements of an Energy Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable and healthy. It's easier now … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy-Efficient Home - 03/15/07 08:59 AM
U.S. Department of Energy Guide to Energy-Efficient Windows, Doors and SkylightsEnergy-efficient windows, doors and skylights-also known as fenestration-can help lower a home's heating, cooling and lighting costs. Learn about their energy performance ratings and how to maximize their energy efficiency in your home:
Exterior Doors
An exterior door can contribute significantly to air … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy Efficient - 03/12/07 11:02 AM
The Energy Efficient HouseBy John McKenna
AMERICAN HOME INSPECTION
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable and … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Go Green, Save Green! - 02/25/07 06:02 PM
One of the major reasons homeowners hesitate to improve their home is the fear that they won't recoup that investment when it is time to sell. I can change that! Since I know the value of improvements, especially energy efficient ones, I will rebate your expenditures up to $750 when you … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Will builders going "green" be mainstream in 10 years? - 01/25/07 02:45 PM
Builders across the nation are hopping on the bandwagon and building more environmentally friendly homes. It's a great thing and the consumers out there will be the real winners when the utility bills shows up! Locally here we are starting to see some solar subdivisions sprouting in the dirt and also … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Brangelina Goes to New Orleans - 01/18/07 12:53 AM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Probably both are equally appropriate. Driving to meet a client this morning I heard on the radio that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had bought and are moving into a mansion in the French Quarter. Oddly enough, when they descibed the home, I … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: Unusual Energy Saving Tips - 12/02/06 03:25 PM
10 Unusual Energy Saving Tips
1) Clean interior walls for more reflective light
2) If possible, lower ceiling fans to a minimum of 12" for better air movement.
3) Seal recessed lighting, keep warm air from getting out.
4) Lock windows to ensure a better seal and security
5) Insulate attic access opening
6) … (3 comments)
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energy efficient: Small actions combine for a large result - 11/08/06 01:17 PM
Some helpful hints for sellers who want to promote energy efficient factors about their home that are small, affordable and often overlooked
Skylights and solar tubes offer natuiral daylighting thus saving on electric billsFuit trees can provide both shade to reduce cooling costs and healthy fruit for the tableUsing native plants for … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy Efficiency and Mortgages - 10/20/06 11:25 AM
Being a brand new Certified EcoBroker(R) I'm reading their marketing pieces with interest. Essentially I understand that there are specific loan products in the marketplace that recognize and take into account the costs savings realized by "energy efficient" homes, which allows lenders to stretch the lending percentages by up to a … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Energy Terms - 10/12/06 01:41 PM
Terms to know when looking or building an energy efficient home. These terms are used by builders, Realtors and even mortgage people. If you are trying to qualify to an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) the H.E.R.S. number is the one most people focus on.
Home Energy Rating System (H.E.R.S.) - provides … (1 comments)
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energy efficient: Reduce Energy Bills with Energy Star and Get Rebates Too! - 08/10/06 06:18 PM
With the recent heat wave in Santa Clarita combined with the increase in Southern California Edison's rates, saving energy has once again become a "hot" topic (pardon the pun!).
One way to conserve energy is to make sure that you're using energy efficient appliances. Appliances with the Energy Star rating are typically … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Save the Earth and Save Money - 08/09/06 12:47 AM
Not everyone is interested in going out of their way to save the planet, but ai have yet to meet someone is not interested in saving money when they can. In working with buyers who may not be all that concerned with environmental issues in their homes I always point out … (0 comments)
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energy efficient: Local Realtor Earns EcoBroker Designation - 08/06/06 01:03 AM
Linda Slocum of Valencia, CA has successfully completed the EcoBroker program on energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. Linda joins the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier design and features in homes and buildings.
Surveys of consumers indicate that 80% of consumers consider themselves … (2 comments)
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energy efficient: WAYS TO HELP AVOID CREATING GREENHOUSE GASES AROUND YOUR HOME - 07/27/06 12:24 AM
As an EcoBroker, I have a commitment to helping homeowners learn ways that they can make our larger home a healthier and safer place by helping them understand ways to make their own homes more energy efficient and have better indoor air quality while saving money. Here are some tips from a … (0 comments)
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