On September 30, 2009 Governor Bill Ritter held a conference call with U.S. Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, to announce further funding for Colorado’s efforts towards cleaner energy. They announced that Colorado would receive $34 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Of that money, $9.5 million is allocated to expand the Renewable Energy Rebates and Grants Program. It is unknown how that amount will directly alter the rebates that homeowners and business owners receive for installing solar pannels, for now. However, with $9.5 million more being added to that pool, we can’t be anything but hopeful and excited.
Much of the money will push Colorado’s Climate Action Plan, the goal of which is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% against 2005 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050. Some of the rebates will be awarded to homeowners for home improvements to make their homes more energy efficient. Furthermore, a significant amount will be…
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Are you thinking about remodeling your home? There are many remodeling projects that can increase the resale value of your home: adding space, kitchen and bath remodeling, including upgrading counters, cabinets, fixtures and appliances, adding insulation and replacement windows and doors to increase the energy efficiency of the home, and even completely changing the floor plan of the home.
Home remodeling requires good planning and scheduling. After all, you’ll most likely be living in the home during the remodeling. The NH Home Builders Association gives these tips to help stay on schedule:
Expect to set aside time for telephone calls and regular meetings with your contact person to review progress and discuss the schedule for remaining work.
Ask your remodeler which product orders require the longest lead times. For custom-made items, it is especially important to make your selections as early in the process as possible.
Realize that changes you make to the project after work has…
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The benefits of hotels and other travel lodging properties stepping into the sustainability arena are multi-fold. Winning new and loyal customers, touting an environmental “seal of approval” or two, saving money and helping to conserve the planet’s remaining natural resources are just a few factors that most any hotel would not turn down.
One such property is the 1,354-room Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, which has just recently been awarded the city’s first Green Seal Silver Certification largely in part for its energy conservation and waste reduction efforts. Initially, the Bonaventure expects to save a whopping $225,000 per year, with this number eventually reaching upwards of $1 million annually.
According to the Bonaventure’s Chief Engineer, Steve Silva, the hotel’s Green Team has only just “scratched the surface” of what it can potentially accomplish.
The Green Seal Silver Certificate was awarded by Washington, D.C.-based non-profit Green Seal.
Making the grade
The Westin…
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Another outstanding group of birding and natural history tour operators, researchers, conservationists, journalists, and media professionals from Europe, North America, and South America are in Guyana to experience the country’s nature and cultural tourism activities. The group is part of the latest tourism product familiarization trip organized by the Guyana Sustainable Tourism Initiative (GSTI), a joint project of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the United States Agency for International Development / Guyana Trade and Investment Support (USAID/GTIS) project.
The activities on this familiarization trip, which runs from October 1-12, provide participants with a choice between birdwatching, nature and cultural activities. The international travel trade and media representatives will visit Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls, Karanambu Ranch, Caiman House at Yupukari Village, Rock View Lodge, Aranaputa Village, Surama Village and Eco-Lodge, Fair View Village, Iwokrama River Lodge,…
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Seattle is a pretty green city, both in vegetation and environmental awareness (although the lack of public transportation situation is mind boggling), so it is only fitting that one of the most recognizable entertainment icons is getting a green revamp. The Paramount Theater near the heart of downtown Seattle is in the process of a [...]
If you are thinking of building a new home, choosing the right location is paramount. When considering a particular city or town as a potential area to build a home, establish a list of priorities for things such as:
The distance you would travel to work or school
The quality of the school system
The traffic flow and any hazards to driving
Proximity to recreation, shopping, places of worship, and medical facilities
Town property taxes and insurance rates
Land Use or development regulations such as the Shoreland Protection Act in NH
How well the town matches your lifestyle
Your new home will, of course, be the central part of your family’s lives; but also important to consider is its market value. Realtors and bankers in the area will be able to provide valuable information on the housing market in the area in which you are planning to build. They will also provide other important details about the area, including any ongoing or future development plans that might affect your lot,…
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Remember when I have spoken about the Power of One in my Urban Sustainability post? Or my rant about evil Round-up? Well the Power of One and the ranting about lawn pesticides is quite evident in the movie, Chemical Reaction, produced by PZMedia being aired in different locations throughout the country. The movie features the struggle of Dr. June Irwin, a local Quebec dermatologist, who sought to change the pesticide habits of lawns in her town Hudson because she was convinced that the pesticides used were dangerous and harmful to people.
“She grew up on a Harley, wore layers of jewelry and applied more eye makeup in a day than some women put on in a month, so it was common to cast the eccentric physician as a quack. Whatever Dr. June Irwin might have lacked in standard professional appearance, however, she more than made up for it with tenacity and intellect. She would steadfastly attend every single town meeting in Hudson for six consecutive years— each time…
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This is a high end multimedia table you can afford. A computer and entertainment device all together in one green design table crafted in laminated teak and erosion wood, provided with two 15″ touchscreen LCD monitor from BenQ, Accoustics amplifier, Fostex speakers and RGB LEDs in the middle of top and legs table which can turning into any color remotely. A stunning table you may ever imagine!
Got a lot of attentions and order during last shows on Maison & Objet Paris last month. First launched on last Singapore Fair, March 2009 and this is the newest development table. Do you want one??? old version can be found here.
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Many lenders have additional incentives for buying a home or refinancing. Some require meeting Energy Star benchmarks, while others may require energy audits.
Chase will deduct $500 for adding an energy improvement to the home or for purchasing an Energy Star-rated home. Bank of America Corp. offers a $1,000 credit, which can be used toward closing [...]
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