Ideas and Information for Better Building and Design
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HEADLINES
Energy Must Haves – To build energy efficient homes according to the federal Energy Star standards, you must incorporate four essential practices.
Incentives to Buy Green - In addition to the many benefits of living in a green home, there are many financial incentives that can help make green homeownership even more affordable.
Make Every Day Earth Day - Buildings account for approximately 48 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. (most of which is due to heating and cooling), according to the Environmental and Energy Institute. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a new internet feature which provides tips to consumers on how to make Every Day Earth Day by making smart energy choices to save money while protecting the environment.
Indoor Air Quality - Indoor air can have four to five times more contaminants than outside air, according to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Poor Indoor Air Quality could lead to potential problems.
WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
Going Green at the Beach - In 2006, Dave and Anna Porter decided to renovate their 100-year old beachfront property they now call Going Green At The Beach (GGATB) home. Icynene® helped this home meet the requirements for five major residential green building programs.
Turn True Browns into Behavioral Greens - Green consumers mean big business, an estimated 500 billion dollars in 2008. But according to a recent study, only a small segment of green consumers, known as ‘Behavioral Greens’, are likely to spend the extra cash on environmentally-friendly products and services.
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Icynene Inc. Vol.5/Issue 2 June 2008 Copyright 2008 Icynene, Inc.