Posted by John Noriega on Thursday, March 17, 2011,
Residential energy audits are the first step in cutting energy costs. Before eliminating energy loss in your home you must first identify where your house is losing the most energy. Using this information you are more capable of effectively cutting energy costs without wasting time and money on projects that may not produce as valuable results. Another way to save money and increase the return on investment for your energy efficiency projects is to perform the energy audit yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by John Noriega on Friday, December 10, 2010,
Respect the Environment while you improve your home
A sustainable home renovation can range from upgrading
windows and insulation to replacing the flooring with eco-friendly materials.
The first tenet of green building is to conserve energy in every way you can: through the
course of the renovation and in your daily living, the way your home uses and
saves energy will determine just how sustainable your living space has become.
When renovating, you should use materials that have been
recyc...
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Posted by John Noriega on Monday, July 5, 2010,
A radiant floor heating system can be used with a couple different sources of heat sources. The most popular is a hydronic source running off of a boiler but the most sustainable is a geothermal heat pump. However, the application of a radiant floor heating system is debated as a sustainable heating option. It has been experimented in with commercial and residential buildings, also in cold, moderate and warm climates. The most popular debate is based on its use as retrofit system or in ...
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Posted by John Noriega on Wednesday, June 30, 2010,
If are thinking of doing a kitchen renovation and need some ideas of where you can go green, look no further. The HGTV green dream home giveaway consisted of a green home in California that features many sustainable materials and products. Some highlights of the kitchen include quartz countertops, engineered wood flooring, energy star appliances, and glass tile back splash.
Okay, so the Green Dream Home is not the most sustainable house featuring the most sustainable kitchen but it was b...
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Posted by John Noriega on Saturday, June 19, 2010,
An essential part of a sustainable renovation or retrofit is installing quality, energy-efficient windows. It is no secret that windows are responsible for many leaks in a building envelope and often show up as a deficiency in home energy audits. There are a few major attributes that an energy-efficient window will have in order to eliminate drafts and help maintain indoor temperatures.
The most recent innovation in efficient window technology is a triple glazed, vinyl or fiberglass fra...
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Posted by John Noriega on Thursday, June 10, 2010,
photo: totalgreenenergysolutions.com
Before beginning any sustainable renovation on your home, be sure to identify which aspects of your home contribute to the most energy deficiencies. By completing a home energy audit a professional will assess what aspects of your home need to be corrected. An energy assessment report can tell any homeowner where they should invest their money in a sustainable renovation in order to see the most economic return in energy bill savings.
Some may sugg...
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Posted by John Noriega on Thursday, May 13, 2010,
Federal and local incentives to renovate a home have been few and far between, until now! On March 6, 2010 the House of Representatives passed the bill for the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act. This bill offers tax credits to homeowner’s willing to invest in energy efficient upgrades in their home. Consider upgrading insulation or replacing windows in your next renovation and receive rebates from the government. However, be wise in your decision to jump on this opportunity as even with the...
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