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16May 0

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Author: gordonsmith

A good referral is always a good thing!

Thank you and I have told my friends to call PSE and look at your company for similar tests! We have purchased a new fridge, very energy efficient and Al is looking at providing us a water heater too. Along with the duct sealing you’re doing and our new energy... →
02May 0
Tagged: whats-the-best-temperature-to-set-my-hot-water-baseboard-heating-to-when-i-leave-the-house

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Author: gordonsmith

What’s the best temperature to set my hot water baseboard heating to when I leave the house?

With hot water baseboard heating, is it better to keep the heat at 60+ degrees when you leave the house so it doesn’t take as much energy to heat the house up to 65+ degrees? What we have been doing is dropping the temperature to 50-55 degrees when we leave... →
25Apr 0
Tagged: http://www.green-blog.org/2012/04/17/green-energy-alone-wont-save-the-earth-social-change-is-also-needed/#more-10038

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Author: gordonsmith

Green energy alone won’t save the earth – social change is also needed

The most popular techno-fix for global warming is green energy. If energy companies would only deploy wind, hydro, solar, geothermal or nuclear, then emission-intensive fossil fuels will eventually disappear. But will that actually work? A new study by Richard York of the University of Oregon shows that it isn’t that... →
23Apr 0
Tagged: http://greenhomeguide.com/askapro/question/i-recently-had-solar-panels-installed-on-our-california-home-to-boost-the-value-to-refinance-are-there-lenders-who-focus-on-green-homes

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Author: gordonsmith

Are there lenders and appraisers who focus on green homes?

I recently had solar panels installed on our California home to boost the value to refinance. We got an appraisal from Wells Fargo, but the appraiser had no experience with solar panels, so the value was ridiculously low. Therefore, we need to find professionals (lenders and appraisers) who specialize in... →
19Apr 0
Tagged: http://greenhomeguide.com/askapro/question/had-a-few-insulation-companies-come-in-and-they-suggest-foaming-over-my-vents-they-said-ventilation-in-attics-is-a-thing-of-the-past

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Author: gordonsmith

They said ventilation in attics is a thing of the past

If these insulation companies are suggesting spraying foam over the bottom of the roof and rafters, then they are correct. Once the underside of your roof is covered with spray foam, it becomes a part of the inside of your home and it should not be vented. They MUST cover... →
14Apr 0
Tagged: http://inhabitat.com/13-year-old-makes-solar-power-breakthrough-by-harnessing-the-fibonacci-sequence/

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Author: gordonsmith

13-Year-Old Makes Solar Power Breakthrough

While most 13-year-olds spend their free time playing video games or cruising Facebook, one 7th grader was trekking through the woods uncovering a mystery of science. After studying how trees branch in a very specific way, Aidan Dwyer created a solar cell tree that produces 20-50% more power than a... →
12Apr 0
Tagged: http://greenhomeguide.com/askapro/question/how-should-i-add-insulation-to-my-87-year-old-house

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Author: gordonsmith

How should I add insulation to my 87 year old house?

My house has no insulation. It is brick on the first floor and wood on the second floor. The inside walls are lathe with expanded metal and cement plaster on top Hi Maria, That is a great question with a couple of different answers, primarily dependent upon budget and if... →
09Apr 0
Tagged: http://blog.greenamerica.org/2012/04/02/an-ahh-haa-moment-our-april-green-biz-interview-with-clean-conscience/#more-1439

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Author: gordonsmith

An Ahh-Haa Moment: Our April Green Biz Interview with Clean Conscience

For Corie and Jerry Thornton, being green is a holistic pursuit. With their reusable bags designed to help you avoid disposables when you go shopping, they’ve also created a business that uses recycled materials for its made-in-the-USA manufacturing. “We are very confident that green is here to stay,” says Corie.... →
02Apr 0
Tagged: http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profiles/blogs/game-of-homes

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Author: gordonsmith

Game of homes

Energy Battle is a new game that may be the solution to training a younger generation to save energy at home. It was developed by graduate students at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. The gaming behavior learned from it can lead to household savings of up to... →
29Mar 0
Tagged: http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/video/habitat-for-humanity-builds-a-leed-platinum-home?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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Author: gordonsmith

Habitat for Humanity Builds a LEED Platinum Home

At $175,000, this extremely energy-efficient house, built by Habitat for Humanity and designed by Building Science Corporation, may be the most affordable LEED Platinum home in the country. in this video Architect Betsy Pettit gives an overview of the important features that make this home durable, healthy, and economical. http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/video/habitat-for-humanity-builds-a-leed-platinum-home?xg_source=msg_mes_network... →

16May

A good referral is always a good thing!

Thank you and I have told my friends to call PSE and look at your company for similar tests! We... →

02May

What’s the best temperature to set my hot water baseboard heating to when I leave the house?

With hot water baseboard heating, is it better to keep the heat at 60+ degrees when you leave the house... →

25Apr

Green energy alone won’t save the earth – social change is also needed

The most popular techno-fix for global warming is green energy. If energy companies would only deploy wind, hydro, solar, geothermal... →

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23Apr

Are there lenders and appraisers who focus on green homes?

I recently had solar panels installed on our California home... →

19Apr

They said ventilation in attics is a thing of the past

If these insulation companies are suggesting spraying foam over the... →

14Apr

13-Year-Old Makes Solar Power Breakthrough

While most 13-year-olds spend their free time playing video games... →

12Apr

How should I add insulation to my 87 year old house?

My house has no insulation. It is brick on the... →

09Apr

An Ahh-Haa Moment: Our April Green Biz Interview with Clean Conscience

For Corie and Jerry Thornton, being green is a holistic... →

02Apr

Game of homes

Energy Battle is a new game that may be the... →

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