Carolyn | July 14, 2010
We are continually trying to improve our home’s energy ratings (HERS ratings) here at Potterhill Homes. We do it because it helps decrease the carbon footprint of the home. We do it because it’s the right thing to do for our customers. But mostly we do it to help our customers manage their ever-increasing utility [...]
admin | April 20, 2010
Release date: 04/19/2010
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing new, more rigorous guidelines for new homes that earn the Energy Star label. Compared to the current Energy Star guidelines, the new requirements will make qualified new homes at least 20 percent more efficient than homes built to the 2009 International Energy Conservation [...]
Carolyn | February 23, 2010
This week I am at the RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) Conference in North Carolina, where there are over 900 attendees at this 3 day event.
If anyone questioned whether the Residential Energy market was growing or not, they need look no further than this conference. There are 900+ attendees this year, and that number is [...]
admin | January 24, 2010
California has always been progressive in terms of environmental consideration, but as we have suspected for some time, it is clear that green building standards will now be mandated- at least in California- for now.
Green building is not a fad. It is a responsible way to build.
Someday all homes will be built like this. And not [...]
Carolyn | January 9, 2010
When used properly, compact florescent bulbs (CFL’s) do save energy. In fact, the EPA indicates that each bulb can save as much as $30 over its lifetime when compared to incandescent bulbs by using 75% less energy. However, there are some things you should know before switching all of the bulbs in your home.
First off, [...]
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