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Environmental impact of going green
There are five main benefits to living in a green home, everything from a better return on investment to having a positive environmental impact: A healthier home environment through improved indoor …
 | Winter is coming fast, with the days growing shorter and outdoor temps dropping. It's crunch time for preparing a house for winter to maximize energy efficiency and save on utility bills. The typical U.S. homeowner, regardless of location, loses … |
 | Contributed by Jonathan Wierengo, director of marketing for The Tapco Group Eco-entrepreneur Paul Shahriari wanted to incorporate the latest green building techniques to upgrade his yellow ranch house, clad in stucco and in need of a new roof and … |
| Upgrading windows is one way to improve comfort and energy efficiency in a home. The folks at WindowsReplacement.net offer up six new technologies in the replacement window market that homeowners should consider. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass keeps … | |
| In Tempe, Ariz., homeowners are adding green upgrades to their homes to help them sell faster. Rick Vullo wanted his home to sell faster so he called on GreenStreet Development to help him make the house more attractive in the marketplace. Based on … | |
 | With so many ways to make your house green, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Here are five techniques you can use to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of your home. Install energy-efficient lighting Although … |
 | With winter weather bearing down on us, now is the time to tighten up your home to keep heat in and cut your utility bills. The basics of weatherization are well known: caulk around windows and doors, cover windows with plastic or drapes and wear a … |
 | Habitat for Humanity has built more than 350,000 homes throughout the world. Over the past decade, the group has started to embrace green building strategies, not only to practice eco-friendly building but to assure that those who occupy Habitat … |
 | Builders, architects, home remodelers and solar providers were among representatives from 350 businesses that joined together yesterday to ask Congress to take steps to revive Property Assessed Clean Energy programs. The PACE programs allow … |
| Late last month, Vice President Joe Biden traveled to New Hampshire to reveal that more than 200,000 homes have been weatherized as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, helping U.S. families to reduce energy consumption and cut energy … | |
| A popular program that allows homeowners to tap low-interest government financing to install energy-efficient solar panels, windows and insulation has stalled, leaving tens of thousands of green improvement projects across the country in limbo … | |
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Energy-efficient tips to heating and cooling
At least half of your home's energy bill is generated through the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Following basic energy-efficient tips about space heating can make a big …Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling
Learn about Energy Star solutions for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in this guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Type: GuideSource: Energy Star -
Own Your Power! A Consumer Guide to Solar Electricity for the Home
Energy prices are rising, and so are concerns about the impact of energy consumption on the environment. Solar electricity systems can offer a solution.Type: White PaperSource: U.S. Department of Energy -
Residential Energy Guide
This guide contains a list of no and low cost tips that you can implement around your home to save energy, lower your energy costs, and reduce your impact on the environment.Type: GuideSource: Southern California Edison -
Easy Ways To Be More Energy Efficient At Home
Save money and energy in your home with easy to follow tips that can help you cut your energy consumption. Use these tips to lower your home's energy use while still maintaining your home's comfort …Type: Fact SheetSource: Duquesne Light
