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New Year’s Net 50 Energy Challenge Update
Our latest investments were:
ï‚·Â Shop light conversion: $36
This results in a grand total investment of $1,262.Â
Our utility bills have been paid through the end of 2009 and our total annual savings has climbed to $912.18
Progress: as of end of 2009 vs 2007
Electricity – 67.7%
Natural Gas – 80.5%
Water – 83.0%
Utility Costs – 75.3%
Savings 2008 – $ 200.15
Savings [...]
January 19, 2010
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Rain Barrels, Water Conservation, Weatherize Posted in: Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize 
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How to Go Green Like a Wizard: Ten Lessons That We Can Learn From Hogwarts
If you have ever read or watched the Harry Potter series you may think that it is all about the forces of good battling the forces of evil. Or you might think it’s just the entertaining chronicles of three young kids growing up in the magical world created by the brilliant mind of J. [...]
December 6, 2009
Tags: Daylighting, Earth Sheltering, Energy Conservation Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation 2 Comments
December Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge
Our latest investments were:
Weatherize windows – clear plastic window insulating film: $22
Weatherize windows – glazing putty: $15
Installed a clothes dryer heat saver: $11
Outlet and switch seals: $2
Weatherize windows – v shape weatherstripping: $24
Weatherize windows – removable sealant for some storm windows: $5
Use LED night lights: $17
Built a solar air heater for the kitchen: $70
This results in a [...]
December 2, 2009
Tags: Weatherize, Weatherstripping Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize 2 Comments
Waterless Urinals:
Waterless Urinals are becoming more and more common in commercial buildings, and they have just begun to be used in residential applications. They have an oil based reservior that replaces the traditional water trap, are touch free and odorless. One can save you hundreds of gallons of water every year.
November 17, 2009
Tags: Water Conservation Posted in: Strategy/Product of the Week, Water Conservation No Comments
What Good is Finding a Baseline for Your Personal Home Energy Audit?
One important step to take when you start to make changes to your house to save energy, water and money is to figure out where you are starting from, or establish a baseline. If you want to know how much money that you save by making these changes, you need to know how much you [...]
October 11, 2009
Tags: Energy Audit, Energy Conservation, Utility Bills Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Water Conservation One Comment
Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge
Our utility bills have been paid through the end of August and our year to date savings has climbed to $700.67.
Progress: as of end of August 2009 vs 2007
Electricity – 65.6%
Natural Gas – 77.3%
Water – 83.5%
Utility Costs – 73.7%
Savings 2008 – $200.15
Savings 2009 – $700.67
Total Savings – $900.82
October 2, 2009
Tags: Net 50 Energy Challenge, Utility Bills Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation No Comments
How to Assess Mechanical Systems for Your Home Energy Audit
This step in developing your own Home Energy Audit will help you examine the major working parts or the mechanical systems of your home. This may sound complicated, but below is a worksheet that will make it easy as 1, 2, 3 (repeat.) 1: Take a look at a system, 2: take a photo, and [...]
September 23, 2009
Tags: Energy Audit, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Water Conservation One Comment
Dual Flush Conversion Kits & Toilets:
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 Dual Flush Toilet KitÂ
 American Standard 4035.216.020 FloWise Dual Flush 12″ Toilet Tank, WhiteÂ
Kohler K-3654-0 Persuade two-piece elongated toilet with Dual Flush Technology, less seat, WhiteÂ
 Kohler K-3564-0 Saile elongated one-piece toilet with dual flush technology and Saile Quiet-Close toilet seat with Quick-Release functionality, White
Cut your water usage down to 1.6 and 0.8 gallons per [...]
September 7, 2009
Tags: Water Conservation Posted in: Strategy/Product of the Week, Water Conservation No Comments
How to Save Water in 101 Different Ways from the Ordinary to the Outrageous
You may think that you have heard all of the ways to save water. Here is a list of some common ways and some you probably have not heard or thought of.
August 27, 2009
Tags: Rain Barrels, Water Conservation Posted in: Lawn and Garden, Water Conservation 2 Comments
The Green First Fifteen – 15 High Impact Energy Saving Products and Strategies
There are many things that you can do to save energy that will pay you back very quickly, some within just a few months. Here are fifteen energy saving products and strategies that will save you hundreds of dollars every year.
1. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s): Replace any incandescent bulb in your house that you use [...]
August 16, 2009
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation, Water Conservation, Weatherize Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation No Comments
