Rogers wants appliance trade-in tax credit
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Brighton Republican, has introduced a House resolution to encourage retailers to discount new, ... that are in the top 10 percentile of energy efficiency in their respective product classes, the Press & Argus ... energy-efficient appliances when consumers trade in older models that use more energy [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 15:48:40
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Bill Proposes $10 Billion for Energy Efficiency Retrofits
We know that buildings account for about 40% of the total energy used in the U.S., 70% of electricity usage, and 38% of carbon emissions. We know, too, that deep energy retrofits involving a whole-house energy audit , air sealing , upgraded insulation and energy efficient appliances can save a bunch of money in the long run [more...]
Date: 2009-03-31 18:02:37
Greencastle houses
Small houses built well with an eye toward energy efficiency. Take a look. From the site: Greencastle, Inc. is a Southwest Florida custom home builder focusing on hurricane-resistant, super energy efficient, Green building practices. We strongly encourage the use of Energy Star appliances, Impact [more...]
Date: 2009-02-02 19:24:06
Investing in a green work environment
Entrepreneurs are finding that creating eco-friendly offices costs a bit more up front but can deliver lasting benefits. (FORTUNE Small Business) ... . Green Key Real Estate's 12 employees use efficient Energy Star kitchen appliances and computers. They sit at Ecowork desks made of rapidly renewable materials that emit no toxic compounds. [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 14:34:00
Combating Global Warming: What You Need to Know
by Lucille Green Whether from exposure on radio, television, or the internet, most people are familiar with the idea of global warming ... and simple ways to combat global warming. While the reports about vehicles and appliances that are energy ... standard light bulbs, and replacing them with energy efficient ones, you can also help [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 14:00:40
Green Programs — For Your Home Mortgage
A guest post by Miranda Marquit If you are looking to green up your home, you might get a little help from your mortgage lender ... a special environmentally friendly spray foam insulation. While these programs are most prominent at big ... green home improvements. Updating appliances, beefing up the insulation, putting in energy efficient [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 15:00:50
The Snackwell Effect: Consumers Sabotage Energy-Saving Efforts
Don’t fall victim to the Snackwell effect: turn off lights and appliances when finished. (Photo: Flickr) Consumers may be undermining their own energy-saving efforts by using efficient appliances ... to dieters binging on low-calorie cookies, and it occurs when homeowners upgrade their homes [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 20:10:40
Win a right house energy assessment
WIN A RIGHT HOUSE ENERGY ASSESSMENT 4 prizes to be won Right House helps New Zealanders create more energy efficient homes ... , insulation, heating, hot water, lighting and appliances. Each winner will receivev a report ... for the assessor is costed and a cost benefit analysis undertaken enabling our home owners to make [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 06:59:45
Praise and a passing thought
If memory serves, Barack Obama has said that FDR is one of his heroes ... to creating alternative fuels, windmills and solar panels; building energy efficient appliances [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 04:14:43
NYConvergence A digest of New York New Jersey and Connecticut digital media technology news
Furthermore, next steps for saving energy include roping caulk the leaky windows; ... ; inspecting the areas of your house such as the attic, for example, to make sure the insulation ... appliances in the house, with new and energy-efficient ones. Good logistics management will ensure [more...]
Date: 2009-03-22 19:35:42
5 Tips on Picking Out a New Appliance For Your House
Buying your first house often comes with the added responsibility of buying an entire new set of furniture & appliances ... out. Wouldn’t it be easier to just buy quality appliances to begin with? Here are 5 different tips ... . 4. Energy efficiency. This is a big one that many people over look, which is kind of strange give [more...]
Date: 2009-04-04 16:57:12
China Begins Energy Leapfrog
Canadian Solar announced yesterday that they won a rural electrification bid for 80,000 homes in China’s western province of Sichuan. At 1.6 MW in total, the systems will provide 20 watts for each house or enough to power some lighting or very efficient appliance. Potentially coupled with China’s leading solar thermal water-heating [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 17:07:21
Book Review: Your Eco-Friendly Home - Buying, Building, or Remodeling Green
Living in an energy efficient home made of eco-friendly materials is fast becoming a dream for many of us ... appliances, well-placed windows and good insulation. Oh, and a xeriscaped yard ... would be best served by hiring a skilled local carpenter rather than a large licensed contractor, simply [more...]
Date: 2009-02-26 12:00:17
Whole Foods, Bosch Target Old Refrigerators
Whole Foods Market and Bosch Home Appliances have launched a 30-day campaign called “Make a Green Change,” part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national Energy Star Make a Cool Change effort, with the aim of getting consumers to replace old refrigerators and freezers with more energy efficient models. The campaign [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 16:32:44
Whole Foods, Bosch Target Old Refrigerators
Whole Foods Market and Bosch Home Appliances have launched a 30-day campaign called “Make a Green Change,” part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national Energy Star Make a Cool Change effort, with the aim of getting consumers to replace old refrigerators and freezers with more energy efficient models. The campaign [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 16:32:44
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