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San Antonio Green News - June 17, 2011

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Criado Realty 0548772

GREEN PRODUCTS EXPO – AUGUST 19

The annual Green Products Expo is Friday, August 19th from 1-4 PM at the Greater San Antonio Builders Association Ray Ellison Auditorium. “Last year it was a great event and the attendance exceeded our highest expectations.” – said Aaron Stein, Project Manager with BSAG.

This is a great place to see and hear what is new in green living and renovations. It may be more money in the beginning, but it is less money in the end. Some products include recycling options, siding alternatives, led lighting, solar products, and flooring products just to name a few. FREE ADMISSION.

CPS REBATE PROGRAM – FEATURED ITEM: INSULATED ATTICS

It’s just plain hot! According to Resnet & CPS, the attic is often where you can find the biggest air leaks in your home. These leaks can disrupt the effectiveness of your cooling system, making your home feel sticky during the summer or chilly come winter. Whether you're warm or cold, air leaks also can lead to an unnecessary increase in your energy bill. By adding the proper amount of insulation to your attic, you can stay comfortable while using less energy. Attics also are the easiest place to add insulation in your home.

CPS Energy is offering a rebate of $0.25 per square foot of attic insulation installed. The rebate amount is based on the amount of insulation actually installed over conditioned space. See our Attic Insulation Guidelines for more information.

This rebate ONLY APPLIES to HOME IMPROVEMENT OR RETROFIT PROJECTS.

Note: Radiant barrier foils, sprays and coating do not qualify for a CPS Energy rebate.

Rebates will not be granted if work violates local or state requirements or is not completed by a qualified contractor.Learn how to find the right home improvement contractor. Residential rebates may be subject to inspection and verification by an authorized representative of CPS Energy.

If you would like to a tour a green home under construction, see products and interesting options at Build San Antonio Green, or want to buy, sell, build or renovate, please call me today!


***ENERGY EFFICIENCY***HEALTHY INDOOR AIR QUALITY***RESOURCE EFFICIENCY***


 

Posted by
Cathy Criado President & Founder
MBA, REALTOR, BROKER, NAR GREEN, EcoBroker
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Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Cathy, You have some great information here about the upcoming Green Products Expo in August. I know I need to look into that insulated attic rebates from CPS. It's awfully hot in San Antonio these days.

Jun 20, 2011 08:46 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Hello- I would love to attend one of your expo's. You guys we're one of the early adopters of green building practices. I can see that in the list of product offerings and incentive programs, keep up the good work.

Jun 21, 2011 02:26 PM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Jerry - thanks for reading.  Adding insulation to the attic can cool your house for about 30% cheaper than without.  Should be done when you are doing 203Ks. I can get your homes certified green retrofits.  Yes, it is hot! 

 

Jun 21, 2011 04:25 PM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Adrian - I love your logo!  Very sophisticated, unique, and creative.  I first heard about our green program during the NAR Green designation class; it was an online field trip. Wow, right?  I'll try to take more pictures this year. I am going to Austin this weekend for a green living expo. It's always fun to go to these things and make some great connections.

 

Jun 21, 2011 04:28 PM