I discovered a great web site today called Radiant Heat Institute.com It is a godsend for a builder like me who likes to green build cheap. He has loads of practical info. Very good site. Here is from his site on how to build green: 1. Locate house with south orientation, +5 or – 5 degrees …
Last week I attended an Energy Efficiency Seminar hosted by Landmark West!, The Community Preservation Corporation and Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Examples of Energy Efficiency I covered the many ways to make a building more efficient. First we looked at where the energy goes, from heating, to hot water, to appliances, to holes in roof. We …
When talking heat there are three ways heat or cold moves through space. Knowing these ways is important because it determines what kind of insulation you use or on the opposite end what kind of heating to use. 3 Types of Heat Transfer Here I have described 3 most important heat transfer methods you can …
In the constant quest for a greener insulation I have considered many options. – Cellulose is good but messy and dusty. – Isonyne spray foam or Demilec spray foam is good but not that cheap and quite honestly not as green as they say. It takes huge amounts of energy and petroleum to create the …
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Here are six things anyone can do to their home to make it greener. A “green home” means a lot of things. But it always includes energy efficiency. These simple things increase the efficiency of the home by attacking the most dramatic energy loss aspects of a house. They are relatively cheap and simple steps …
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We’re entering a new era of solar energy. Accomplishment of Solar Energy Congress just passed historic solar legislation that will increase the use of solar energy all across US, and the President signed it into law. HR1424 extends the 30% solar tax credit for eight years and removes the $2000 monetary cap for residential solar …
Part of building a healthy environment is keeping track of the environmental stressors. A stressor is something that alters the body in some way. It could be heat, humidity, sound, or electromagnetic fields. Stressors are not necessarily bad. We need heat and a correct level of humidity for example. How Much Damage Electromagnetic Radiation Other stressors …
# Residential Energy Services Network’s (RESNET) http://www.resnet.us/directory/raters.aspx (For trained and certified home energy raters in your service are.) # Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Accreditation Standard http://www.natresnet.org/programs/providers/directory.htm (For operating home energy rating systems, by state.) # U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Energy-Efficient Mortgages Program http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/eem/energy-r.cfm http://www.hud.gov/ll/code/llplcrit.html (For a searchable list …
Here is my answer to “Why should I use your real estate services?” I am a real estate professional with additional EcoBroker training on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. There are tremendous green resources available in the market and as part of my service commitment to my clients, I help …
Solar Panels for creating home electricity have come a long way. They are cheaper and last longer than before. Photovoltaic systems now have expected lifetimes of 20 years and more, with manufacturers offering system and individual component warranties. Contractors are also offering warranties on installation and extended service agreements. Photovoltaic Price Per Kilowatt Even in …
