green tips connecticut: 2016 Leading Green Building Trends ~ Infographic. - 02/15/16 10:04 PM
2016 Leading Green Building Trends ~ Infographic.
Energy efficient eco-friendly residential and commercial construction is becoming the mainstream of building. This infographic shows the trends for what is hot in green building for 2016 put together by Citizens General Insurance. Here are a few of the hot items this year:-
Net Positive Energy Homes – Net Zero energy homes where the ticket last year now these homes actually produce more energy than they use with today’s advancements in building products, materials and construction techniques. Cool Roofs – absorb less heat and reflect sunlight away with new advance roofing materials thus keeping the … (2 comments)

green tips connecticut: Green Tip #5 ~ Efficient Clothes Washer. - 01/27/13 11:06 PM
Green Tip #5 ~ Efficient Clothes Washer.
If you think about how long it would take to wash clothes by hand then you will appreciate how hard your washer needs to work and now the next question should be how efficient should it be?
When buying a washer there are two specifications you should look at, the amount of electricity it uses and the amount of water the machine uses. To help you gauge the difference between each appliance there are two rating systems:
EnergyStar helps you decide by rating the washer for you, to qualify as an Energy Star … (5 comments)

green tips connecticut: Green Tip #4, Seal & Insulate Attic Doors. - 01/23/13 10:29 PM
Green Tip #4, Seal & Insulate Attic Doors.
Be it an attic door, pull down stairway or hatch, this is a big hole that goes from your condition living space to an unheated dirty space. Besides losing heating and air conditioning you are also allowing dust and particles into your living environment.
For better energy efficiency and healthier living conditions these passageways need to be sealed and insulted.
The easiest way is to use the proper weather stripping on the doorway and then as well install some type of insulation box, shell or blanket.
There are many products you can buy … (1 comments)

 
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