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Comment on White House Releases Fact Sheet for HomeStar Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program by Lesley LEED AP

Lesley LEED AP — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:40:45 +0000

Although rebate incentives are a good thing, what other part of this program is going to inspire consumers to participate? I think people are really apprehensive about this program. People need to understand why their homes should be energy efficient and what it means for them.

Comment on Thermal Image Scans for Flat Roof Leak & Moisture Detection by bjensen

bjensen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:50 +0000

Finding a leak before it get really bad makes for a easier and less expensive fix.

Comment on Thermal Image Scans for Flat Roof Leak & Moisture Detection by Roof leakage

Roof leakage — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:24:43 +0000

A roof leakage is one of the most common challenges faced by homeowners. When the roof leaks, a variety of problems can follow, from infestations of mold and mildew to damaged foundations. Many times a roof leakage can be repaired

Comment on Roofing and Gutters by french roof tiles

french roof tiles — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:19:18 +0000

French shingle tiles are more uniform but available in varying sizes and thicknesses.

Comment on Social Media and other Marketing Tools by Welcome to Our New Home on the Net « Gary N Smith.net

Welcome to Our New Home on the Net « Gary N Smith.net — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:50:51 +0000

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Comment on After the Home is Built… by Joe

Joe — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:32:00 +0000

It is impertative that home builders respond to warranty call promptly in order to protect their reputation.

Comment on Tonya Stock by Social Media and other Marketing Tools | The Green Building Inspector

Social Media and other Marketing Tools | The Green Building Inspector — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:00:27 +0000

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Comment on Adding Style through Hardscape Options by Shea Whitmire

Shea Whitmire — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:03:18 +0000

Being a custom home builder in Gainesville, GA I have recently come to realize that you must do things to stand out to potential buyers/builders. Simply building a nice home is no longer enough in this tough economic climate. Reading about things like colored concrete and creative combinations is helpful as I pursue a healthy business for 2010.

Comment on SUMMARY OF TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS by Martin Holladay

Martin Holladay — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:41 +0000

For more information on the energy efficiency tax credits and renewable energy tax credits, see "Deciphering the Tax Credits" on the GreenBuildingAdvisor Web site.

Comment on Re-Greening Your Home Remodel by Go Green Expert

Go Green Expert — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:37:42 +0000

These are great tips. At Professional Green Network(PGN) we help you learn, live, and be green in your homes and businesses. Our mission is to educate, inform, support, and train those who want to learn about green, become more eco-friendly, and be a part of green opportunities economically and with commitment that respect the environment. We will introduce you to turn-key green business opportunities, train you to “green” others, and create a sustainable business that profits.

Comment on Roofing and Gutters by Nelson

Nelson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:03 +0000

I work with clay roof tile . Beautiful, durable and Energy efficient. My customers usually pick santafe tile for the colors (which do not fade) and the quality. Roofing tiles protect the underlayment.

Comment on SUMMARY OF TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS by Mark Pannell

Mark Pannell — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:21:48 +0000

A site that explains this pretty well as it applies to windows and doors is http://myenergytax.com. It’s clearly slanted toward choosing a door, but it still does a better job of putting it into layman’s terms than the government sites.

Comment on Energy Head Tilters for this Week by Rhett

Rhett — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:45:45 +0000

Wow great info I believe that when we put our minds to it we can make real changes in the way we spend our energy. Just like the boy taking hold of the wind me and my brothers built an electric car when we were kids back on the farm. Take a look by clicking my name and at the top of my site hold the mouse over Healthy Living and then click on Outdoor, then click on electric car. Cool looking clip of us driving it. It is amazing what we all can accomplish when we put forth some effort but I would like to point our that it is better with good knowledge supporting your efforts. William Kamkwamba used knowledge from the library. Me and my brothers used our fathers knowledge.
Rhett out

Comment on Energy Head Tilters for this Week by Elisa Wood

Elisa Wood — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:58:24 +0000

Thanks for the comment. You might want to check out PennWell’s annual Guide to US Combined Heat and Power Companies. It’s a book that I authored and update annually. PennWell distributes it far and wide to get the word out about CHP projects. Another good souce is Cogeneration and Onsite Power Production magazine, an international magazine that is published six times annually. I have an article in the July issue “Prospects for CHP in North America: states are still the biggest CHP boosters.”

Comment on Energy Head Tilters for this Week by miggs

miggs — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:21:21 +0000

Elisa, when you say we’ve all heard about CHP for factories, etc., it’s definitely great that you know about it — and that you’ve profiled Tom Casten of Recycled Energy Development, the real leader in this field. Still, we need to keep spreading the word, because not enough people understand the sheer magnitude of the potential here. DOE and EPA estimates suggest CHP and waste energy recovery could slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. That’s as much as if we took every passenger vehicle off the road. Meanwhile, costs would fall due to increased efficiency. We should be doing much more of this.

Disclosure: I’m associated with Recycled Energy Development (recycled-energy.com) so I’m not an unbiased observer. But the reason I’m involved is the massive opportunity.

Comment on Pervious Concrete by Green Curmudgeon

Green Curmudgeon — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:48:40 +0000

I actually have limited experience with it. I saw an installation in 1996 – other than the video, that is about it. I will probably be doing some on a new house next year. Good luck with your project.

Comment on Pervious Concrete by Green Building Inspector

Green Building Inspector — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:41:04 +0000

Carl that’s hilarious! Thanks for the chuckle!

Carl, how much experience have you had with pervious crete? We have a ton of expansive soils here in Central MS and I’m concerned that feeding H2O into the ground could be trouble. I’m thinking it would be advisable to layer the sub-surface with a membrane in an attempt to help control absorption and expansion? Your thoughts?

Comment on Pervious Concrete by Green Curmudgeon

Green Curmudgeon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:24:33 +0000

Check out this demonstration of how effective pervious paving really is.

Comment on “Smart Metering Leads to Smart Choices” – Google by cubrikaska

cubrikaska — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:32:39 +0000

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