by Dara Childs | Dec 7, 2011 | Energy and Sustainability, Sustainability
A 4.6 kilowatt solar panel system is about 20 solar panels connected to the electrical system in your home. These panels store energy which is then turned into electricity for your use in lighting, cooking, and other tasks around the home which require the use of... by Dara Childs | Dec 5, 2011 | Sustainability
A geothermal heat pump will both heat and cool your home when you need it most, using the Earth’s natural passive energy, and very little electricity. It is sustainable, eco-friendly, and it saves lots of money on your energy bills. You don’t even have the ugly... by Dara Childs | Dec 4, 2011 | Houston Area, Mortgages
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep historically low interest rates on mortgages until 2013. What this means for people looking to build a green home is that their mortgage will be much cheaper than it may have been in years past. With the interest savings on the... by Dara Childs | Nov 28, 2011 | Sustainability
The US Department of Agriculture has recently released a report showing the goodness and sustainability of certified green wood building materials from America’s Working Forests. Working Forests provide jobs and a stable economy in rural America, absorb carbon... by Dara Childs | Nov 21, 2011 | Sustainability
Some of the elements of a green home are actually passively green. What this means is that the elements that make your home green and use sustainable energy, like rooms with many sealed windows that utilize the natural light, and homes built on lots that have plenty...
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