energy efficiency: Get more MPG without a hybrid! - 01/24/11 07:49 AM
Even if you don't drive a "green" car, you can still drive greener -- and save $$$ and MPG.
 •    Park in the Shade: Park in the shade when you can, and cool down your hot car by driving with the windows down before turning on the air-conditioner. Over time these practices can result in a much smaller workload for your AC-and significant energy savings.
 •    Get Regular Tune-ups: Change your oil, check the fluids, replace spark plugs, and perform other regular maintenance tasks to save fuel. Rotate your tires and keep them properly inflated. For every 3 pounds they fall … (3 comments)

energy efficiency: Give clients more GREEN - for their home and wallets - 12/23/10 06:58 AM
Help your clients save!
Qualified homeowners will get a rebate with the new California REALTOR®'s Energy Audit Program (R.E.A.P.), a new program that provides rebates of up to $250 on Home Energy Rating System (HERS) home energy audits conducted by certified HERS raters.
This program is offered by C.A.R.'s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF). These audits assist homeowners learn about the improvements they can make to their home to reduce their monthly utility bills and be more energy-efficient.
To qualify for the program, homeowners must:
-Purchase a home in California between Oct. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011
-Use the home as … (4 comments)

energy efficiency: Orange County Home Sales/ Ways to Make Your Home GREEN. - 06/03/09 07:36 AM
 
This is the time of conservatism, conservation and thinking GREEN. There are lots of ways you can contribute to making or Earth a better place to live. Here are a few tips to making your home GREEN also....
 •1)      Use Energy Star Appliances. These appliances need to meet strict guidelines, and as the name suggests they are more energy efficient.
•2)      Install solar paneling
•3)      Plant Native Vegetation. Not only are these plants easier to maintain, they require less water and fertilizer compared to non-native plants.
•4)      Add Energy Efficient Windows. This will not only reduce the heat inside your … (0 comments)

energy efficiency: Green Tips and Definitions of the Month - 04/24/09 07:42 AM

Airtight Drywall Approach (ADA)
A building construction technique used to create a continuous air retarder that uses the drywall, gaskets, and caulking. Gaskets are used rather than caulking to seal the drywall at the top and bottom. Although it is an effective energy-saving technique, it was designed to keep airborne moisture from damaging insulation and building materials within the wall cavity.
 
Grid-Connected System
Independent power systems that are connected to an electricity transmission and distribution system (referred to as the electricity grid) such that the systems can draw on the grid's reserve capacity in times of need, and feed … (0 comments)

 
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