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Georgetown Inspector Going Green

By Gene Keyse

Home Inspector with 4 Keyse Property Inspections

November 24, 2007 05:27 AM

These days all the large companies are going green, so why not the small ones to ? There are many ways as a Home Inspector can be environmentally friendly.

Rechargeable batteries in flashlights and other battery operated equipment.

Computer generated reports delivered via Internet and email.

Hybrid Truck or SUV.

Recycle all office supplies (printer cartridges, paper, plastic, cardboard, etc.)

Don't liter along the road.

Lower your heater or A/C thermostat by a few degrees.

Use CFL's in your home or office lights and lamps. "SQUIGGLY BULBS"

Have you gone to a land fill lately ? It really is sad that we send all kinds of our recyclable trash to the landfill.

It only takes a little extra thought to save our planet earth !!

I already do all of the above except for the Hybrid SUV. For the new fiscal year I will be purchasing a Ford Escape Hybrid SUV. 34 mpg and low emissions. http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid

Don't leave to big of a foot print !! GO GREEN !!!

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Dwayne West

Atlanta Real Estate - Canton, GA

Canton Georgia Real Estate

Good post. I think we all should do what we can to save energy for future generations.

Nov 24, 2007 05:33 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Thank you for your post - I have been going green for some time. Doing inspections out of a '05 Prius ~ bought before they became cool! I use rechargeable flashlights and have even changed to Eco-Friendly cleaning products.

Dena Stevens

Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO

Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

Gene, I've got a green inspector here in Southern Colorado. He does tune-ups for your house. If you call him for an inspection he figures out where you are loosing energy. He says most houses he finds enough to save them a few hundred $$ a year.

Nov 24, 2007 05:34 AM

Connie Olson

Realty World, Executive Group - Orange Park, FL

Broker Associate, GRI

Yes , Green is Good, however it is not all Good! Just listen to Rush Limbaugh and you shall hear alot of different points of view. Those light bulbs are full of Mercury :( Not to mention the price of repairs should you have a problem on one of those Hybrids! Just a different point of view for you!

Nov 24, 2007 05:36 AM

Gene Keyse

4 Keyse Property Inspections - Lexington, KY

Georgetown, Lexington, Kentucky Property Inspector

Well, as far as the repairs, that is what a warranty is for.

Nov 24, 2007 05:39 AM

As far as the mercury in the cfl's that is where the recycling comes into play.

Nov 24, 2007 05:47 AM

Michael J. Ashburn

Ashburn Inspections, Llc - Pittsburgh, PA

Green is good. Education about how to turn green is even better!! Small steps are good for most people. I have been working green for 3 years and am always educating myself and improing methods. I also Inspect every house with a thermal camera and always assist buyers on how to save energy and reduce carbon emmissions in the process.

CFL are great! They last 10X longer, produce 80-90% less heat, and use much less electricty than tungsten bulbs. Yes they do need to be disposed of properly, thats all!

Jan 01, 2008 10:50 AM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Connie, the mercury issue is an old one, and while a "problem" the reality is that unless your power is from wind or hydro there are tremendous amounts of mercury released into the enviroment in the process of making the electricity. As Gene said the key is in "recyling" (along with a huge dose of change of consciouness).

Jan 01, 2008 11:39 AM

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