Landscaping Tips for Energy Efficiency

0) // Except on the Mac - ahead of its time date.setTime (date.getTime() - skew); } ... /"; //-- The way we use landscaping in our yards can have a significant impact on the amount of energy we use to heat and cool our homes, and energy efficiency is always a wise decision. By [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:00:44

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Green 3D Home Helps Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

With the economy these days, many people are looking for ways in which they can save, whether it’s with food, gas or homeowner costs ... , your windows , doors , roofs , solar panels , and insulation can be reviewed for performance ... green can mean so many things, but one huge factor in being eco-conscious and sharing your knowledge [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 19:09:59

Seven Steps To A Successful Professional Home Energy Audit

With President Obama announcing thousands of dollars in tax credits for families to increase energy efficiency in their homes, ... blower door” test. What the heck is that? A blower door is basically a powerful fan that gets ... that can also measure how much air is being pulled out of the fan, while an uncalibrated blower door does [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 19:58:19

NeighborWorks America Invests Into Green Residential Rehabilitation Projects

That Focus on Energy Conservation February 12 2009 - NeighborWorks® America today announced that as part of its goal to advance energy efficiency ... Despite the recent decline in energy prices, home heating and cooling remain a major cost for low ... Initiatives. “These investments are aimed at improving the weather seal of a home, adding insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 23:29:35

Get your slice of stimulus pie

by Jacob BarkerApril 3,2009Tucked away in the economic stimulus bill is a section providing a 30 percent tax credit for household energy efficiency ... their home or adding their own solar energy production. 02 Geothermal also saw an increase ... is a whole different story. The tax credits for weatherization and solar, wind and geothermal energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 18:00:12

Green Acres: Home Energy-Efficiency Improvements Need Patience

Ana Campoy reports: The Obama administration is hoping the stimulus money will spawn a wave of green building and home weatherizing ... insulation foam (which offers about the highest grade, or r-value , per inch). We wanted the extra ... sizeable tax credits for installing energy-efficient windows or bulking up their insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 18:15:16

Pontedera Condos

Pontedera Condos is a new construction project in the south edge of Central Seattle.  This 6-story building offers 94 homes with 8 work/live spaces ... and energy efficient. -Wendy ... Most homes in Pontedera have decks, patios or balconies.  Each home comes with a parking space [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 01:31:46

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient in 10 Easy Steps

Energy costs are predicted to increase 10% or more this winter. That kind of increase is certainly going to take a chunk out of my family's budget, especially because we have to keep our house warm at night since our toddler is still too young to keep her blankets on [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 05:00:00

What is Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan?

President a;rack Oa;ma delivered his first weekly address to the nation on January 21st 2009. The topic? ... ; solar and wind - Make &d;quo;75 percent of federal buid;ings more energy efficient” - 2.5 million homes will e; weatherized (thee;by incea;sing energy efficiency and the protection aa [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 13:09:03

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

Energy Efficiency

In today’s economy there has never been a better time to take the steps needed to improve your homes energy efficiency ... insulating value is less than R-24 adding an insulation blank could increase efficiency by 25-45 ... a insulating blank. At a cost of $20 for a precut blanket the benefits will quickly pay off. Use [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 17:01:31

DrumBeat: January 23, 2009

$20 billion clean energy bill clears hurdle WASHINGTON - The U.S ... the wind and solar energy industries, encourage energy-efficiency improvements to existing homes and help ... as OPEC output drops NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rose 6 percent on Friday as mounting evidence [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 13:20:07

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

Council Scheme to help reduce residents’ energy bills

Residents will be able to reduce the amount of energy they use and save money at the same time thanks to a pioneering new loan scheme from Bristol ... their home’s energy efficiency. A subsidised loft insulation and cavity wall insulation scheme is available ... , which library users can take home and simply plug into a socket to find out how much energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:40:31

Energy efficiency in the home – how much can you save?

February 21st, 2009 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in EPC, Energy Saving | The continuing credit crunch is affecting homeowners in great numbers, ... of the home that can be improved, with simple measures in terms of insulation running alongside common sense ... the popular route of cavity wall insulation; this is relatively inexpensive these days [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 09:36:19

Simple Landscaping is a Small Investment with Big Rewards

Homeowners looking to sell at some point in the future may be continually thinking of ways to improve on their property is order to increase ... insulation for energy-efficiency for your home. In the summer months, the shade of a tree will cut down ... d like, a tree or series of trees can provide a natural fence to block out your views of the [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 17:30:33

15 Awesome Ways to Reuse Shipping Containers

Steel shipping containers outlive their usefulness as cargo carriers within 5 years, and they used to sit abandoned at shipyards for years ... sculpture, homes, hotels, museums and more. The possibilities are seemingly endless, as illustrated ... into a compact, modern, energy-efficient home. It’s easy to set up and relocate, has a small [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 19:22:12

The Right Way to Spend Ohio’s $8.2 Billion

OHIO FORUM By Amy Hanauer and Roberta Garber The just-passed federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will relieve need and ... . The plan includes funding for renewable energy investments, home repair and weatherization, worker ... for the renewable energy economy, and incorporating standards of energy efficiency in development [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 19:42:00

Local contractor uses home as proving ground for generating renewable … - Pottstown Mercury

Lower Pottsgrove resident Larry M. Leamy not only took advantage of tax rebates and incentives for making his home more energy efficient, ... Inc. (www ... Related posts: Townships move toward renewable energy - Pottstown Mercury NREL takes center stage for green economy - Rocky Mountain News Copyright © 2008 This feed [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 10:11:00

Fall checklist for a safer, warmer home

10 tasks that improve energy efficiency, save lives By Paul Bianchina, ... what you can do to create a warmer home that has less impact on your wallet. ___Check all insulation levels: Improving insulation levels can be a highly effective way of increasing your home’s comfort and energy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 22:10:25

Residential Energy Efficiency

One of my tasks at work has been to publish a number of energy efficiency tips to inspire my coworkers to practice conservation at home ... (includes air conditioner/heat pump, duct repair and sealing, additional attic insulations, solar screens/window film/low-E glass, caulking and weather stripping, and attic radiant barrier) - Air [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 01:30:00

Foil insulation

The increase in usage of natural resources in our daily life has caused global warming and the temperature seems to be raising a lot.. ... Insulation , Stud Wall Insulation and some more....These products are available at minimal cost ... Insulation is a great way to increase the value and energy efficiency in your home or building [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 01:24:00

Why You Should Install Solar Power Panels For Your Residence

Today there are an increasing number of people who are turning to alternative sources for energy ... with a solar panel which runs almost each facet of the home. It’s more efficient that traditional energy ... for electricity. One such alternative for electricity and power generation is solar power. It’s not only [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 06:16:43

Two Portland Habitat for Humanity Homes Seeking LEED Platinum

There's a conundrum in the green building world that a lot of people are working on ... for Humanity builds energy efficiency into all their homes, but with these two demonstration homes ... .  They're trying to figure out how to building homes that are both sustainable and affordable [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 14:40:47

Two New Designs Join Muji Prefab Home Line

click for more pics One of the retailers we're always hoping that makes their way to Los Angeles is that fine purveyor a minimalist Japanese home ... to be earthquake resistant (Cali-compatible), energy efficient, constructed with eco-friendly material ... -efficient materials are used elsewhere. You can see the complete list of Muji model homes on [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 21:10:00

Obama-Biden administration announces more than $352.4 million in Weatherization funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Pennsylvania

Part of nearly $8 billion in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency efforts nationwide that will create 100, ... will support weatherization of homes, including adding more insulation, sealing leaks and modernizing ... and Reinvestment Act makes a major investment in energy efficiency, which is the most cost effective route [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 15:02:03

Fit Your Home to Your Habitat with Eco-Solar Shades

We are altering our world. This cannot continue. From energy efficient light bulbs to carbon footprints, environmental considerations are entering our lives. This trend will grow. Energy efficiency ... -furnace the present one, you will need to think green. When you are looking for energy efficient [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 06:40:21

Funding still available on Home Energy Scheme

The average Irish home is falling far short of the desired BER energy efficiency rating ... Roof Insulation €250 Wall Cavity wall insulation €400 Internal Wall Dry-Lining €2,500 External wall insulation €4,000 [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 10:10:48

Its Not Easy Being Green

But it’s getting easier. Need an incentive to do a little good? Volunteer for EARTH DAY (April 17, 18, & 19) and shine a little light on your community and this lovely lovely place we are lucky to call home ... planting, energy efficiency retrofits, water protection, urban gardens and forest restoration [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 18:17:15

Guidelines For Buying Long Lasting Insulated Drapes and Curtains

Installing insulated curtains is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to make your home more energy efficient ... are constructed using polyester or cotton and are easily washed in your washing machine ... . Other good options include shutters, shades, and blinds which all offer some level of insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 02:47:12

Block Door Drafts for an Energy Efficient Home

by Angie Meza For homes that have drafty doors, there are various ways to stop the outdoor air flow from coming inside ... , sliding patio doors, closet doors, basement doors, attic doors and doors leading to the garage. By running [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 06:17:30

3-31-09 Daily Small Cap Market News and Stock Highlights from SmallCapVoice.com

Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com Stocks rise despite record drop in home prices Wall Street resumed its advance on the last day of the ... of NAESCO that identifies, implements, and finances energy efficiency projects designed to improve the overall efficiency of energy, water usage and renewable resources, reducing our dependency [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 15:06:14

Energy HOME: Crackling Hot …

Every day, I strive to Make Energy CENTS from the Home to the Globe ... , from the simple (leak sealing, efficient lighting) to the (often annoyingly) complex (solar hot water). Today’ ... . (The additional insulation in the attic was obvious … and later, with more knowledge, obviously poorly [more...]

Date: 2009-03-01 16:12:32

Energy Efficient Home Design - The Basics

Good house design takes its form in part from the forces that act on it. Climate and weather are two of the strongest form-makers ( ... means regardless of the weather outside. Little thought was given to energy conservation strategies until the early 1970s, when the cheap energy we’d taken for granted became suddenly very expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 17:21:46

All London homes to be offered free insulation and energy advice

Consistent campaigning for energy efficiency has at last been followed by action in the nation's capital ... .* Installation of more major measures in 800,000 homes (including loft and cavity wall insulation, heating ... flagged up the success of a free insulation scheme in Huddersfield which is already delivering lower [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 19:00:00

3 Last-Minute Tax Tips [Taxes]

We're less than two weeks away from April 15, and while many are basking in the glow of a nice tax refund ( ... identify deductions often overlooked. We even found one that could save us some nice coin. * 5 Hidden ... gets you several tax breaks. We especially like the "energy efficient home improvements" tax credits [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 14:05:20

An Optimistic Look Forward at Energy Policy

This 1928 home in Albemarle County, Virginia recently underwent a renovation through the EarthCraft Virginia existing homes renovation program ... we install expensive, but sexy, solar electric panels on the roof; aggressively target middle ... interest in energy efficiency and renewable energy; the proliferation of solar water heaters on the roofs [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 23:51:52

Home Green Home: Readers Respond

Sean Patrick Farrell/The New York TimesA fan depressurized our house and revealed a number of air leaks. Readers had lots of advice for us on how best to improve things.This is the latest in a series of posts in which Green Inc.’s editor, Tom Zeller Jr., explores ways to improve the energy efficiency of his home. Green Inc [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 16:41:59

Solarmer Energy Developing Plastic Solar Cells for Portable Electronics

Plastic solar cells are coming soon to a portable gadget near you thanks to University of Chicago researchers and Solarmer Energy ... efficiency as well as a three-year lifespan. Until now, plastic solar cells have only been able to reach 5 to 6 percent efficiency.» Read more on solar energy» See peer reviews of Home Solar Power Systems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 00:57:19

Austin is ranked the Third Fasted Growing area of the United States

Austin, Texas ( Ezpress ) April 4, 2009 — “The homes available for sale in Austin are of great demand today ... they are highly energy efficient. The green built home owner can save a huge deal of money on his/her monthly ... from Lake Austin to Lake Travis. Affinity Properties is a RE/MAX agent in the Austin, Texas market [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 13:15:51

YouthBuild Shines

Originally posted on the Green For All blog - 3/19/09 YouthBuild USA must be feeling pretty good.  And they deserve to ... . These youth learn to build energy efficient homes for low-income families, and earn their GEDs at the same time. The program started 30 years ago, with youth in East Harlem rebuilding abandoned homes [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 19:04:12

You May Qualify For A Tax Credit If You Have Installed Energy Efficient Upgrades In Your Home

On February 17th, 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 ... Insulation Roofs (either metal or asphalt) HVAC Water Heaters Biomass Stoves ... , tax credits are available at 30% of the cost with no limit : Geothermal Heat Pumps [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 06:07:06

TEP Provides Solar Power, Energy Efficiency to “Extreme Makeover” Home

TUCSON, Ariz. - Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is donating photovoltaic panels and a solar water heating system to a house being built in Tucson by ... Guarantee Home that features a custom airflow design, tight insulation and other features that promote ... rebates of up to $3,000 per kW of installed DC-rated capacity to help reduce the up-front cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-28 01:32:41

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

Eco Architecture: Tahoma Townhouse – Comfy realty or a Green Project?

Eco Factor: Energy Star rated efficient systems minimize energy requirements. How much of energy do you use in your home? ... Green Utah Certified buildings make use of blown-in insulation, has radiant in-floor heating system [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:37:09

My Adventure In Renewables: The Home Energy Audit

Although we have already decided to buy a solar air heater, it has become very clear that in the world of renewable energy, ... and state rebates, I scheduled an energy efficiency audit. The waiting list was long ... . In Massachusetts, the energy audit is actually the gateway to 0% interest loans to replace inefficient [more...]

Date: 2009-03-01 04:48:10

Net Zero Energy House Produces its Own Power

In scenic East Montpeilier, Vermont, a 2,500 square foot home stands as a solid example of sustainable construction. From its geothermal heating system and comfy radiant floor heating, to its foam-based insulation and triple-glazed windows, this home and its owners are energy efficient. The homeowners take [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 19:08:49

Growing your own vegetables in an urban garden - ksl.com (Www.OSIR.org.in)

If you live in an apartment and think the only place you can get fresh produce is from the grocery store, think again! ... the best articles from over 2,000 alternative media sources bringing you the latest ideas and trends ... Buildings customer builds a custom energy efficient, environmentally friendly affordable home [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 17:30:11

Homes fit for the future

Last June, in the Green Futures supplement The Future is Retrofit , we referred to the existing housing stock as ‘the elephant in the room’ ... consultations  on increasing the energy efficiency of our homes. While insulation still isn’t exactly sexy ... t want to bolt on ‘eco-bling’ before we’ve increased the thermal envelope of the building. We’ve [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 15:02:13

Dan Henfield’s Chestnut House

While we already showed that modern prefabs can be a way to go green, go “less expensive” on a progressive home, ... the boundaries of green building and energy efficiency, but to do so at no added cost.  With a 5.3kW solar-tiled roof, recycled flooring, sustainable woods and natural heating/cooling methods, the home [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 18:02:44

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