Author Archives: Sally

There is a new controversy hitting the news and blogs and the House of Representatives.  People are upset about  THE government requiring that the manufacturers of light bulbs make them more energy efficient.   This law was  passed by congress  … Continue reading →

Well, that would be a resounding yes!  I work around certified Energy Star and Earth Craft builders who tell me that people who are building new homes just don’t understand the future savings on building a tight, energy efficient home.  … Continue reading →

Commitment to Clean Water The Obama Administration released a national Clean Water Framework on April 27, 2011, that affirms its comprehensive commitment to protecting the health of America’s waters. The framework recognizes the importance of clean water and healthy watersheds … Continue reading →

Discovery Future Fuels for Everyone Powered by the Sun New scheme would use only sunlight, air and water to supply energy for cars, laptops, GPS systems Sossina Haile and William Chueh next to the benchtop thermochemical reactor. Credit and Larger … Continue reading →

2011 Race to New Orleans: The ENERGY STAR Challenge * Micronesia and Guam included with Wild West; Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands included with East Coast. As of March 2, 2011 AIA Chapters are grouped in regional teams: East Coast, … Continue reading →

Your Small Home: 5 Big Reasons to Love It By: Terry Sheridan Published: January 21, 2011 Living in a small home has the benefits of lower insurance rates, less hassle, and less overall cost to own. There’s plenty to love … Continue reading →

What No Refrigerator? So, in the spirit of conservation, I have decided to unplug my refrigerator.  I am always trying to push the envelope, so to speak, in saving electricity.  I usually opt out for energy efficiency, but I do … Continue reading →

If you haven’t read my blog before you may not know that I am a Eco Broker certified real estate agent and that I promote energy efficient, healthy and comfortable houses and buildings. This article will discuss healthy homes because … Continue reading →

Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Older, inefficient toilets also happen to be a major source of wasted water in many … Continue reading →

Water efficiency is the long-term ethic of saving water resources through the employment of water-saving technologies and activities. Using water efficiently will help ensure supplies for future generations. Use the following links to learn how simple and smart it can … Continue reading →