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High Efficency Heat Pumps, Can it work for me?

indianasolar wrote 1 week ago: I think the time has come for a newer HVAC system. I currently have a SEER 10 AC unit and a 80% effi … more →

Tags: Energy Projects, Saving Resorces, Saving Electricity, saving electricity, Saving Money, heat pump

The ABC's of VOCs Part Two

ghexperts wrote 1 week ago: Assessment criteria Many criteria can be used to assess the relative level of toxicity in the coatin … more →

The ABC's of VOCs Part One

ghexperts wrote 1 week ago: Increasingly, consumers seeking building products with lower inherent toxicity are looking more clos … more →

Air Vent installed for my Air Tap.

indianasolar wrote 1 week ago: I have had my new Air Vent installed for a few days now. Nice cool air for a few hours in the early … more →

Tags: Energy Projects, Saving Electricity, Air-Conditioning, saving electricity, Hot Water Heat Pump

A Few Things to Know When Building Your House

julieharris3535 wrote 1 week ago: A Few Things to Know When Building Your HouseIt is a very good idea to build your home because you w … more →

Tags: Home Building Techniques, The Right Builder, Moms Pledge

Some Things to Know When Building Your House

julieharris3535 wrote 1 week ago: Things to Know When Building Your HouseBuilding your home is a great idea this is because you will g … more →

Tags: Home Building Techniques, The Right Builder, Moms Pledge

Some Things to Know When Building Your House

julieharris3535 wrote 1 week ago: The Things to Know When Building Your HouseIt is a very good idea to build your home because you wil … more →

Tags: Home Building Techniques, The Right Builder, Moms Pledge

New Gas Bill is in. I can see the change already from my HWHP.

indianasolar wrote 1 week ago: This past month I used 7 CCF. A year ago this time I used 16 CCF. What is one therm equal to? For me … more →

Tags: Saving Electricity, Saving Money, Saving gas, gas dryer

Did not think I could do it. I almost ran out of hot water.

indianasolar wrote 1 week ago: That’s right. I almost ran out. My in-laws were in town. So, I took a shower, then my father i … more →

Tags: Saving Electricity, Saving Resorces, Hot Water Heat Pump, saving electricity, Saving Money

Energy Saving Parking Solution 1 comment

OldGuy wrote 2 weeks ago: Energy savings is not just about better fuel choices or smaller cars. Companies are also introducin … more →

Tags: Alternatives, energy savings, robotic garage, Robotic Parking, William A. Berry & Son

New Thermostat for HWHP (that's Hot Water Heat Pump)

indianasolar wrote 1 month ago: I received and installed my new and improved Tstat yesterday. I think I installed it up side down. B … more →

Tags: kill a watt, Saving Electricity, kill-a-watt, saving electricity, Saving Money, Hot Water Heat Pump, air generate, air tap

Hot Water Heat Pump Installed!1 comment

indianasolar wrote 1 month ago: I installed my new hot water heater and hot water heat pump this weekend.  Works perfectly (Almost)! … more →

Tags: kill a watt, Saving Electricity, air generate, air tap, Hot Water Heat Pump, kill-a-watt, saving electricity, Saving Money

Backup Power Just for Lighting and Fridge, What would take?

indianasolar wrote 1 month ago: So I have an interesting idea. Instead of a huge 5k Watt solar system, what about something smaller. … more →

Tags: Saving Electricity, solar array, Solar Generation, solar grid, saving electricity, Saving Money, solar backup power, Solar System

Celebrating Toronto’s New Green Roof Law

admin wrote 1 month ago: We talked in a recent blog (Roofing Options For Your Construction Project) about some available gre … more →

Tags: Going Green, Eco-Friendly, green construction, Green roof law, green roofing, norsteel buildings

What would it take to solar power my house?1 comment

indianasolar wrote 1 month ago: If I manage to get to below 500kWhrs a month, what would it cost to put solar panels on my roof? Ass … more →

Tags: Solar Power, solar cost, solar grid, Future Energy, system solar, solar array

Straw Homes

autonomieproject wrote 1 month ago: If you follow the story to the letter, it’s not such a great idea to build your house out of straw…e … more →

Tags: Environment, Eco-Friendly Construction, straw houses, straw bale, straw-board, structural straw

Green Garage Changes Local Landscape

ghexperts wrote 1 month ago: My friend and colleague, Tom Bassett-Dilley, recently rolled out his green garage plans.  Tom is an … more →

5 Tips for Remodeling Green to Save Green1 comment

ghexperts wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday we had the pleasure of participating in What’s Bloomin’ on Harrison, a street … more →

Benefits of Green Building

baxtercre wrote 2 months ago: Brian K. Coyne, Commercial Advisor Seems everywhere you turn these days something is being touted as … more →

Tags: Commercial Real Estate, Company News, Green, Environment, Real Estate Building, Green Building


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