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GE launches GeoSpring hybrid electric water heater
General Electric launches its most energy efficient water heater. The GeoSpring is the first hybrid Energy Star-qualified water heater manufactured in the U.S.
Energy-Efficient Home Design Revitalizes One Community
 | For this post I will briefly mention the benefits of living in a green home, but will focus in particular in the one that I have found matters the most. Unfortunately we are still a long way from making a sale just based on of the environmental … |
 | There are about 100 net zero homes in the United States. Flynner Building Company built Idaho's first net zero home and will start two more homes this month. To achieve net zero the home will produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of … |
 | One of the most easily underestimated impacts on the utility bill at home is the difference a new Energy Star refrigerator can make when compared to an older model. As potentially embarrassing as it is to admit, my current home has a refrigerator … |
 | Version 2 (old version) can only be used on homes permitted before April 1, 2011 and completed before 2012. This required a HERS score of 85 or less for the southern climates and 80 or less for some northern climates. It included a third party … |
 | Every project should be a Passive Solar design, orient to the sun and incorporate passive cooling. Double the minimum amount of insulation required. Use only non-toxic or recycled content insulation. Use low/no-VOC and formaldehyde-free paint. Use … |
| It is often that I am asked if rigid foam boards are the same, it does not matter if it's a builder client that I am working with to get a house certified under an energy efficiency program such as Energy Star, or a green building program such as … |
| General Electric has launched GeoSpring, the first hybrid electric water heater manufactured in the U.S., and one that will save the average consumer $325 annually, the company said. The new product debuted on Friday and is part of GE's new emphasis … |
 | Remodel or rebuild? That was the decision Brian Castelli had to make when he was ready to make his home of 32 years more energy efficient. Castelli, who is executive vice president of the Alliance to Save Energy, had spent his career helping others … |
| Antonio and Christie Miller of Nashville can smile when they talk about their utility bills. So can Casey Greer, according to USA Today. That's because they're residents of new Habitat for Humanity homes that were built to meet top energy-efficiency … | |
| Energy Star homes sell faster and at a higher price per square foot compared to conventional homes, according to a study by the North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance (NCEEA). The study analyzed data for new homes built in 2010 in a five-county … | |
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An Introduction to Energy-Efficient Appliances
Saving money and minimizing power consumption are key benefits to energy-efficient appliances, but choosing the right one can be difficult. Learn what to look for when purchasing a new appliance.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Water-saving tips that can also save money
Water is our most precious resource and yet every day we waste exorbitant amounts of it. There are many products and simple tips to follow to save water and money.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 -
Facts About Energy Guide Labels
The EnergyGuide label can help you find the most energy efficient appliance to meet your home's needs. Appliances have one of two labels, either showing annual energy use for the appliance or one …Type: Fact SheetSource: San Diego Gas and Electric Company -
Clean Up and Disposal Guidelines for CFL Bulbs
CFL bulbs are energy efficient, saving you money on your home's lighting costs. However, due to trace amounts of mercury contained in CFLs, burnt out bulbs should be disposed of properly through a …Type: Fact SheetSource: Energy Star
