The Green Home

Mapping a path to lower bills

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:52:54 -0400

Energy efficiency isn't always intuitive. Green building expert Bobby Ferrel unpacks the mysteries.

Tax credits and utility incentives

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:49:02 -0400

With State and Federal tax incentives, and generous utility rebates, you could get as much as 65 percent of a project paid for — slashing payback times by more than half. But it's a confusing world out there — here's the lowdown on what's available.

Why get an energy audit?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:28:33 -0400

TV, radio, and “weekly shopper” ads for replacement windows and doors, HVAC systems, and insulation are on the rise since the announcement of the recent energy efficient tax credits. All these things may be great ideas for your home too, but how do you know? If you call a window company, they’ll probably try to convince you that you NEED new windows. If you call an HVAC company, they’ll probably try to convince you that you need a new HVAC system. If you call an insulation company…..guess what? So how do we know what our home can best benefit from? What will give us the best return on our investment? Get an energy audit!

Thinking geothermal?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:54:19 -0400

Getting Started

Are spring tune-ups worth the money?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:50:24 -0400

The warm spring weather is here. You may be heading out doors to enjoy the welcome change of season before the hot summer arrives. After enjoying the out doors you come in and hit the air conditioning and all is well. Or is it?