energy efficiency: Define Fuel Poverty
- 02/19/09 12:27 PM
I had an interesting conversation today with a local stock broker. During our discussion I mentioned fuel poverty. He stopped me mid-sentence.... "What is that?" he asked. What is what? I said. What is fuel poverty? What is your definition of Fuel Poverty?" he asked. I thought everyone had heard it yet he told me he had not heard the term before.... but it struck him.... "How do you define it?" he asked. Hmmm...my definition of fuel poverty is that one spends so much of their disposible income on fuel - whether for keeping warm, driving to appointments or heating … (17 comments)
energy efficiency: How the Stimulus Benefits “Green” (And How You Can Position Yourself to Benefit as Well)
- 02/19/09 12:04 PM
I've talked to a lot of realtors who don't understand how the stimulus can benefit their business...I'm sure you have heard the phrase, "What comes around, goes around." This phrase really jumped out at me when I read Ryan's blog about the stimulus package, which, by the way, we are all paying for. "Do you know someone on your lead list, or perhaps a past client, who could use some free insulation or some caulking around their windows? Why wouldn't you take the time to connect a potential client with free weatherization money for home improvements that will actually improve … (6 comments)
energy efficiency: Is my house ready for a small wind energy system? Let's do a walk through! Part I
- 09/18/08 06:16 PM
Pick up any newspaper across the US these days and I will bet you a dollar to a donut you will find at least one article about energy. It is also very likely you will find at least one article about Wind Energy in particular. Wind is very exciting! Wind is CLEAN ENERGY! It is a very powerful feeling to leave a house and know the homeowner is producing their own energy!!! They have their own private power plant!!! I smile as my phone rings with calls from consumers inquiring about wind. It gives me a chance to share what I … (35 comments)
Don't let the sun go down on our Federal Tax Credits!!! Thanks to Paul Rekow of Iowa who is a member of the small wind group I belong to. Paul forwarded this information this morning. As you can see from the counter on my right side panel, federal solar tax credits expire in less than 104 days. It is very important for renewable energy to be viable and affordable that these credits are extended as well as the $2000 cap for residential … (6 comments)
energy efficiency: Great Lakes Green 2008 - ECO August Challenge
- 08/21/08 04:30 PM
Great Lakes Green 2008 promises to help me meet Stephanie's challenge for August. Stephanie announced the ECO August Challenge is to "figure out how green fits in to the Localism Picture!" Oh boy did I find it in Michigan this weekend! Fortunately for all of us, 'green' is not a fad, 'green' is not going away anytime soon. This could be witnessed this evening when I attended the VIP reception for Great Lakes Green 2008 being held at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids Michigan.
One of my dealers, FCB Solar invited me to assist in his … (6 comments)
energy efficiency: Energy Efficient Log Homes! "How did foam grow in that log?"
- 07/25/08 12:30 PM
Are you like me? Do you love the many opportunities for new products and ideas being brought forth by the green building industry? It seems daily I come across people and products that keep this industry fast paced and filled with growth and opportunity. I love the challenge of being able to combine several products into a great package for the consumer. If you haven't noticed....I love what I do. Combining the health aspects of a home with energy efficiency and green building and providing a money saving package for the consumer is the coolest job in the whole world! In my … (19 comments)
energy efficiency: Teach Your Children Well... Use Their Energy Wisely!
- 09/21/07 01:24 PM
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 Energy's Energy Kids Page This website includes energy games, facts and classroom activities for teachers. It also includes Science Fair Experiments so if your child is getting ready for a science fair this may be a great resource for ideas while learning to help our environment! The Department of Energy has … (6 comments)
energy efficiency: Clean Is Happy!
- 08/04/07 05:47 PM
Toto - Should I say Bottoms UP? Yup! Now there are High Performance Toilets on the market! Bottom line is (no pun intended) they awesome for energy savings. Toto donated not just one, but two Dual Flush Toilets to Steve, the homeowner of the Herkelrath Project...how jealous am I? Special thanks goes to Adam, The Hybrid Home Guy, for arranging that! What is a dual flush toilet? Two flush choices solids liquids (otherwise known as #1 and #2) As innovative as their toilet's are Toto's advertisements!!! I just had to share with my ECO Friends...you have to see this for yourself! Clean Is Happy!!! … (26 comments)
I had an interesting conversation today with a local stock broker. During our discussion I mentioned fuel poverty. He stopped me mid-sentence....
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