All Entries in the "Energy Efficient" Category
Green Builder S&A Homes Launches New Blog
S&A Homes has launched an interactive blog, www.SAHomesBlog.com. A new home builder, S&A Homes currently builds in more than 70 communities throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
S&A Homes was recently awarded the 2010 Energy Star Leadership in Housing award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for qualifying an outstanding number of ENERGY STAR™ Homes [...]
Benefits of Buying an Energy Star Home
When it comes to buying a house and having to think about mortgages, locations and school districts, the stress level seems to increase. With an estimated 16% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions being generated from the energy used in houses nationwide to contribute to the smog, acid rain and global warming, making sure your house minimizes environmental harm is [...]
Nation’s Largest Solar Power Plant Now in Chicago
Exelon Corporation is now “cashing in” on the warm summer sun since it built the nation’s largest urban solar power plant, Exelon City Solar, in Chicago.
Exelon City Solar was constructed on 41-acres of land that had previously been vacant for 30 years, and consists of 32,292 solar photovoltaic (PV), or solar electric, panels that [...]
Energy Efficient Upgrades Free for Limited Time with Gerstad Builders
January 29, 2010 a new code was passed in the beautiful state of Illinois. The code requires contractors to meet or exceed the energy standards established in the 2009 International Energy Convservation Code when building a new home. Quite a few contractors are unaware of this new code, but Gerstad Builders is in compliance.
Many are [...]
Build Green with a Custom Home in Escavera
There is no need to sacrifice luxury when building green. Building a custom home can actually be greener than a speculative one, since you have control over the design of every piece of tile or type of paint. Sterling Custom Homes, an Austin custom homebuilder, has homesites for custom homes available in the exclusive golf [...]
Beat the Summer Heat and Save Money
What does summer mean to you? Somewhere on the list that just silently popped into your head is probably HEAT. In addition to vacations and lazy days, summer also means a dramatic increase in water use. This is not only bad news for your bank account, but for local water supplies as well.
From watering your [...]
Builder Offers Smaller Sized Homes in McHenry County
Bigger isn’t always better. In fact, smaller is often less expensive and better for the environment. The most recent trend in Green home design is to build smaller more efficient homes. McHenry County home builder, Gerstad is pleased to announce a new product line designed to meet today’s buyers demands. The custom home [...]
Build Energy Efficient Homes with Gerstad
Do you want a home with the following features?
Environmentally sensitive site plans to preserve trees and natural terrain
Soil and erosion control measures on site
Recycled soils from the site used in underground pipe trenches
Ecologically friendly storm water management
Water saving toilets
Water saving shower heads
Cabinet boxes made from ecologically friendly furniture board
0SB floor, wall and roof [...]
EarthCraft Certified Transitional Housing Now Open
Not only is environmental responsibility important to a community, social responsibility should play a role as well. Construction Resources recognizes this fact and frequently partners with HomeAid Atlanta to give back to the community.
Recently, the Atlanta Kitchen arm of Construction Resources provided vanity tops for eight apartment units at Phoenix Pass, another project that was [...]
First Green Resource Center to Come to West Palm Beach
There is just one more reason to add to the long list of reasons why we love the city of West Palm Beach, Fla. Mayor Frankel recently announced that the city will be the first in the United States to partner with the National Green Energy Council on a Green Resource Center.
The resource center will [...]
