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• The Nature Conservancy Photo Contest Winner
  on Jan 30, 2014 in Environment 2013 conservancy nature photo contest
  Tulus Simatupang of British Columbia, Canada won the Grand Prize for the 2013 Digital Photo Contest sponsored by The Nature Conservancy. The photo that won is of a heron in flight with a red-winged blackbird. It was a top choice by judges and also re...
• Green Building Tips From a Homeowner GC
  on Jan 29, 2014 in Energy conditioned crawl Energy Efficiency general contractor homeowner gc HVAC SIP SIPS structural insulated panel
  What green building techniques and design options make sense? What ones save you, the homeowner, a few greenbacks in the long-term? Here I’ll share my experience with energy efficiency choices while building a two-story, 40 ft. by 20 ft. home a...
• Nest Thermostats Facing Challenges
  on Jan 8, 2014 in Energy Energy Efficiency Nest thermostat
  Nest, the company that makes what they claim to be the “next generation thermostat” is facing a few challenges. Out-dated HVAC systems, Wifi connectivity, and vocal, unhappy customers during a national cold spell  are in the forefront i...
• Improve Your Gas Mileage Before Holiday Travel
  on Dec 19, 2013 in Automobile Maintenance Energy automobile maintenance cabin air filter fuel mileage tire pressure
  Traveling for the holidays? To improve your gas mileage, consider changing your oil and air filter to improve your ride. I’m always amazed at how much better my car runs after changing the oil and air filter. What else can you do to increase yo...
• Understanding Cool Roofs and Insulation For Energy Efficiency
  on Dec 5, 2012 in Cool Roofs Energy asphalt asphalt roofing attic insulation cool roof Energy Efficiency energy efficiency options environmental innovation metal roof metal roofing alliance protecting the environment roof options roofing manufacturers savings calculator
  Can you benefit from a Cool Roof? Or are you better off investing in more insulation? No doubt, a cool roof can help many building owners save money while protecting the environment but not everyone should rush to get one.Your money might be better s...
• Choosing the Best Energy Efficient Water Heater
  on Nov 26, 2012 in Energy Efficiency Hybrids
  Helpful Tips and General Guide to Buying an Energy Efficient Water Heater Energy efficiency has come a long way with respect to water heaters. And that’s a good thing given creating hot water is typically the largest energy user in the home aft...
• Is Geothermal Always Worth It?
  on Oct 26, 2012 in Energy Efficiency Geothermal
  Earlier this year, I wrote a post on the Pros and Cons of Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP). I am in the process of evaluating HVAC systems for an existing home that is getting an addition. The addition is almost the size of the existing home; a new HVAC s...
• Green Remodeling For Baby Boomer Homes
  on Jul 27, 2012 in Energy Efficiency
  Remodeling a home is possibly one of the highest levels of “green.” It is one of the best sustainable housing initiatives around. While researching the remodeling industry I came across the website dubbed, Home for Life. The site includes a wealt...
• Best Available Research on Attic Fans and Power Ventilators
  on Jul 9, 2012 in Energy Efficiency Featured Solar attic fans attic insulation best solution facts fireplace draft pav powered attic ventilators solar attic fan
  Do attic fans lower the cost of cooling your home? Are solar attic fans worth installing? Common sense suggests... This is summary of the content as requested - visit http://www.oilobit.com/newsroom/ for the rest of the story. Also, your comments co...
• Will You Reduce Energy Costs by Painting Your Roof White
  on Jul 8, 2012 in Energy Energy Efficiency Solar attic insulation cool roof kool seal reflective paint white roof
  My metal roof was red, hot, and desperately needed painting. After spending some time inspecting the roof, I quickly realized how incredibly hot the red paint became even on a modestly hot spring afternoon. Why repaint the roof red since it gets so h...

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