4-11-08
Good morning and welcome to Beverly Hills Real Estate blog.
It's Friday! The weekend is almost here and it's going to be around 80 degrees downtown LA today. Living in Southern California is the only place that defies the saying "It doesn't get any better than this." Truth is; it get's better than this every day!
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As promised today, we're going to post a flyer we sent to our friends on how to make your home green. Check it out:
One very green bedroom
Ceiling fans provide great air circulation and
reduce summer air conditioning bills.
A low-flow showerhead saves water.
Hardwood floors require no vacuuming and
consequently save electricity.
Shutters on doors and windows act as great
insulators and add a stylish look to any room.
Using CFL bulbs saves electricity, and putting
lights on timers also conserves energy when away.
Natural fibers on bedding make recycling e
when the time comes to redecorate.
Making your home more energy efficient is often as simple as pulling a plug-unplugging appliances when they are not in use can save $70 a year on your electricity bill. Read our tips for more easy ways you can save money and reduce your impact on the environment.... are soys to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and
Swapping out one incandescent light bulb with a CFL will save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
For every mile that you walk, bike or carpool, you will save one pound of carbon dioxide.
Recycling half of your home's waste will save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
Properly inflated tires improve gas mileage by 3%, and every gallon of gasoline saved prevents 20 pounds of carbon dioxide waste.
Using less hot water reduces energy consumption. Installing a low-flow shower-head and washing your clothes in cold or warm water can save up to 850 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Adjusting your thermostat by 2° in the winter and summer can save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
Planting trees reverses the effects of carbon dioxide. A single tree will absorb 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide in its lifetime.
Thermostats: Installing a programmable thermostat to keep air conditioning at 78°F when it's hot outside and your heating system at 68°F when it's cold can help save up to 20% in heating and cooling costs-or $100 a year on your energy bill. If every family in the United States did this, we would reduce carbon dioxide by more than 90 billion pounds.
Water heaters: Water heating accounts for about 13% of home energy costs, so turn your water heater down to 120° or the "Normal" setting when home and to the lowest setting when away. Also consider wrapping your water heater in an insulated blanket. You'll save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
Light bulbs: According to climatecrisis.org, energy-saving compact florescent light bulbs (CFL) last 10 times longer than regular incandescent bulbs, use 60% less energy and can save 75% of lighting costs. If every American home replaced five incandescent bulbs with five CFL bulbs, we would save as much as $6.5 billion a year in electricity costs and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to that from more than eight million cars.
Sprinklers: Use a sprinkler timer. Timers will automatically shut off your sprinkler system after a set period so you don't have to remember. Also, use sprinklers that /,..* emit large drops of water, low and close to the ground (not the sidewalk or street), and water early in the morning. This will ensure that the water soaks into the soil instead of evaporating.
Green energy: The decision to switch to green energy (wind or solar-powered) should be made on a cost-by-cost, region-by-region basis. CIBC World Markets reports that buying a solar system can yield homeowners a 6% return on their investment and take 16 years to pay off. Depending on the state you live in, you also may be eligible for a refund or other incentive when you use solar energy.
See you tomorrow! Have a great one!
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