|
Written by Allison Mackinnon
|
|
Monday, 28 September 2009 17:35 |
|
Since I’ve started becoming more conscious of my energy consumption, one thing that I’ve had to re-evaluate is the way I cook. Being a person who derives tons of pleasure from cooking and baking, I have tended to use my oven on a frequent basis. But what I’ve realized is that my oven is a dinosaur that requires huge amounts of energy to run. Out of curiosity I began to research more energy efficient ovens, and was surprised to discover that there are virtually no Energy Star ovens! This is why I’ve made an effort to change my cooking style by preparing more foods that require the use of small appliances, or no appliances at all. I thought that it would be a good idea to share the changes I’ve made with you.
|
|
Read more... [Ovens Are Bad!]
|
|
|
Written by Allison Mackinnon
|
|
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 20:32 |
|
Washers and dryers are among the guiltiest household appliances when it comes to energy consumption. While there is no way to get around actually doing laundry, there are many things that can be done to reduce its harmful effects. Front vs. Top Loading Washers. If you are replacing your old top loading washer, consider purchasing a front loading one. While they tend to be pricier, this cost will be recouped over time as they use substantially less water and can accommodate larger loads. In addition to using less water in the washing process, they tend to remove more water during the spin cycle, which reduces the amount of time needed to dry them. The agitator in the centre of a top loading washer is very hard on clothing, and if garments get caught on it, they can be stretched beyond recognition. The absence of an agitator in a front loader results in a machine that is gentler on clothing. |
|
Read more... [Six Ways to Green Up Your Laundry]
|
|
Written by Allison Mackinnon
|
|
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 11:57 |
While it is certainly desirable to own a home with all the latest green features, not everyone is in a financial position to purchase a new home or fundamentally transform the one they currently own. But that doesn’t mean that there is nothing you can do to make your home more green. In fact, there are many changes you can make that involve only a small financial investment, and will provide a return in the long run.
|
|
Read more... [Going Green Without Going Broke]
|
|
Written by Liz Toles
|
|
Wednesday, 27 May 2009 18:45 |
|
On Friday, May 22nd, several members of the Lethbridge and District Association of REALTORS® had the pleasure of hearing Lindsay Luhnau , Coordinator of Environmental Education from the Clean Calgary Association, speak about how to select a new home and what “green” qualities to look for when purchasing. Although here presentation was geared mainly to REALTORS®, the information she presented is also useful to anyone wishing to buy or sell a "green" home. The main three objectives of the presentation were: - To help REALTORS® identify and give good service to “green” customers.
- To assist in giving options for clients wishing to make “green” updates to their current or future home.
- How to identify the “green” features of different homes.
|
|
Read more... [Recycle This House: Week 12 - Buying and Selling a Green Home]
|
|
Written by Liz Toles
|
|
Monday, 27 April 2009 20:54 |
|
Well, here we are 11 weeks in and it's become very clear to me that greening your home to the max is and expensive process. Switching out your light bulbs to CFL's? Expect to pay around 30% more per bulb for energy efficiency (and you may even rethink this one after reading Week 10 of Recycle This House). Looking to upgrade your windows? Could cost you up to 15% more for a low-E than a clear glass window of the same size. Want to install a geothermal heating/cooling system? Hope you've got an extra $25,000 - $30,000 kicking around! The research is extensive on how many of these upgrades and retrofits will save the environment and how they will save you money over time. But are the upfront costs of going green stopping many well intentioned homeowners in their tracks? Well, they have definitely made this girl think twice! But what many homeowners may not know is that help is available. I have prepared a list of resources that may help you save some green while you go green: |
|
Read more... [Recycle This House: Week 11 - How to Go Green When You Have Limited Green$$]
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 2 of 4 |
