‘eco’ Archives
Free Green Building Trade Show in Raleigh Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Free Green Building Trade Show in Raleigh Thursday, September 9th, 2010. Open to contractors and homeowners. 6th Annual GreenNC Green Building Tradeshow www.GreenNCtradeshow.com McKimmon Center, NC State University, Raleigh, NC Thursday, September 9, 2010 Tradeshow open 9am - 5pm Luncheon at Noon with Featured Speaker Learn more at [...]
HomeStar Bill Moving Through Congress
The HomeStar Bill is currently moving through congress. This week it pass the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support. The bill would provide incentives for home weatherization projects to homeowners. A similar version of the House bill is currently in the Senate. Designed as an incentive and a way to promote the benefits of [...]
Rebates for energy efficient appliances
Through the US governments Recovery Program, $300 million in rebates is available for replacement of older appliances with new energy efficient models. The U.S. Department of Energy is in process of approving state rebate programs. To learn more, visit the DOE website. The state of North Carolina has received $8.8 million and will [...]
Update on Cash for Caulkers / HomeStar Program
Designed as an incentive and a way to promote the benefits of efficiency retrofitting in existing homes, the HomeStar Program is getting more attention from the White House. Of the130 million US homes, two-thirds or 80 million are 30 years old or more. Older homes more so than newer homes have insulation and weather sealing challenges that [...]
The latest on non-toxic paints
It seems manufacturers of many building products are trying to either 'green' their current product lines or develop new ones. Paint has become greener too. A review of non-toxic (or less toxic) paints outlines the pros and cons of several currently available. See full report in NYT article. One low VOC paint that wasn't covered in the [...]
Sustainable and Green A Challenge for many cities
Being a sustainable, eco-friendly and green community is a challenge for many communities. Several cities have even hired sustainability managers, much as large corporations have done. Is this simply good public relations or are they really doing some good? Boulder Colorado is a city challenging itself to be 'greener' Read more in article [...]
Join the HOME STAR Coalition -Cash For Caulkers
Efficiency First is a national nonprofit trade association that unites the Home Performance workforce, building product manufacturers and related businesses and organizations in the escalating fight against global warming and rising energy costs. Efficiency First represents its members in public policy discussions at the state and national levels, [...]
Overview of proposed Cash For Caulkers Home Star program
This week a webinar sponsored by Qualified Remodeler and others on the proposed federal program, HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) was held. HomeStar is still a proposal and not an actual program. It still has to be passed by Congress and signed by the President. It does propose to create new greener jobs and provide incentives for [...]
FREE Webinar “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”
Qualified Remodeler magazine is sponsoring a FREE Webinar on “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”. Learn more and register here. Details from site: Expert Panel (Larry Zarker and Bill Asdal) Moderated by Patrick O’Toole of Qualified Remodeler magazine and Tim Musch of Marketsharp Wednesday, [...]
Lowe’s offers 10% Off Appliances
Lowe's is offering 10% Off ENERGY STAR Major Appliances. See Lowes.com Offer valid from 1/13/2010 – 01/18/2010
