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Absolutely. Integrity meets and/or exceeds Energy Star® standards in all three climate zones in the United States. They are twice as efficient as a window or door manufactured 10 years ago.
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Thank you for already taking steps towards becoming energy efficient and for using clean energy. We still encourage you to take the pledge and be counted as one of the Carbon Free Homes. Just make note of what steps you have already taken when you
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All of the fluorescent under cabinet light fixtures are the most energy efficient to operate. Fluorescent fixtures are always more efficient than incandescent fixtures including xenon and halogen light fixtures.
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There are many things in your home that contain poison. Antibacterial soap has a fungicide which can be toxic. Bleach and ammonia are both toxic chemicals and mixed together are extremely lethal. Batteries contain acid, computers contain lead,
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Yes – the FHA allows the use of an EEM, which provides funds beyond the FHA loan limits and the buyers approved loan amount for improvements that increase the energy efficiency and lower the utility costs of the home. An energy audit must be
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Products eligible for federal tax credits include windows, doors, garage doors, sliding glass doors, storm windows, storm doors and insulation, HVAC and non-solar water heaters. Cash back rebates for ENERGY STAR® appliances are only available
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BT has launched a new range of energy efficient phones. The first phones in the range are available from Argos, the BT Shop and other leading retailers.
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Steel framed walls are unaffected by temperature or humidity changes, more of your heating and air-conditioning dollars remain inside your home, keeping money spent on utility bills in your pocket.
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GL Green & Associates is Energy Star Certified and looks to incorporate a wide range of energy efficient materials and technologies whenever possible. We offer a wide variety of energy efficient and ecologically responsible options to our clients
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Post-Frame Homes have a 7 1/2" perimeter wall cavity that allows an R-19 to R-40 insulation to be used in the exterior walls. The ceiling typically has R-35 insulation. We also use an R-11 reflective insulation under all of the metal on the walls
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