For builders (and future homeowners) in the state of Oregon, a new law encourages green building practices that result in a home that uses half the energy for heating, cooling, lighting and water heating than a similar-sized home. Oregon high performance homes are those that meet stringent benchmarks for residential construction. And what is the [...]
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- Eco-Friendly Luggage from Recycled Airline Seats and FabricsWe were so excited to find eco-friendly luggage and other items, including business card holders, wallets and handbags made from recycled airline seats and fabrics. Tierra Ideas, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, creates the products below using leather aircraft seat covers, aircraft fabrics, aircraft curtains, tire inner tubes and more: BUSINESS CARD HOLDER […]
- Property Assessed Clean Energy LoansIf you are not aware of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans, you are not alone. The program was established three years ago to allow financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs via long-term property tax assessments. With no money down, property owners can install solar panels, wind energy and more, paying off their […]