Going Green...
For homeowners, the benefits of going green are value-added. Lower utility costs, reduced maintenance costs, greater price appreciation, increased resale value and preferential mortgages. While all these are great reasons to go green, there are health benefits as well. Going green improves indoor air quality, which can reduce asthma and allergy symptoms Going green also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gases and solid waste disposal and improving water and air quality.
How Can I Go Green?
Here are a few simple tips to make your home a little greener, healthier and add value to your investment. Want additional insight on how you can take the Green Leap? Visit the resource guide for questions on products and choices as it applies to the resale value of your home, or contact us to schedule an on-site home improvement consultation.
- Replace home thermostats with programmable ones and program the system
to work for you while your home. Adjusting the temperature just a couple of degrees while you are not home and a sleep can save you hundreds of dollars
on your utility bill.
- Set your water heater to 120 degrees and add a hot water heater blanket. You won’t notice the difference in comfort but you will see it on your next bill.
- Change those light bulbs to CFL’s. Visit our resource guide for the best video on CFL’s.
- Recycle. Recycle. Recycle.
- Make the consumer choice to buy Energy Star labeled products. They save you money and are better for the earth.
- If you have gardening plans this spring, build a rain garden. See our resource guide for ideas.
- Add a rain barrel or two and use this free water to wash your cars and water the plants.
- Leap Realty and Energy Solutions took part in a five part series on ways to make your home more energy efficient. To view the written version of the segments and for links for more information about the products, please click here. Saving Money on Your Energy Bill
Looking for Resources?
Now that you have some ideas to Go Green, what do you do now? We have been working on trying to put all of the resources in one place. Whether it is education and tax credits, joining an organization, or building an Energy Star or Green certified home. Our list continues to grow to help consumers with the decision making process.
On of the newest additions to our site is My Green Lily Pad. This is an online store that specializes in Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, and Water Conservation. We are excited to show it to you!
You can also take a look at our Resouce Guide and be sure to patronize these businesses!
Do you have a business, product, or service you would like listed on our resource page? Contact Us
