Re-Done Green

Have you planned what you are doing for Earth Day?

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I want to let all my followers know that I am in the process of creating a new General Contracting Company.  The company is formed, called ReDone Green LLC.  We (my partner) will soon have all the licensing, registration, insurance and bonding set up and will be updating this site as the main site for [...]

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This is a great link and will help you keep track of any incentives offered in Washington or other states. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency website provides a searchable comprehensive database of state, local and utility based incentives. Visit their library to learn more about Federal tax credits and to access [...]

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There are lots of programs out there with regards to being Green and Energy Efficient. Energy Star is one of these. Energy Star is a start. You can get a Home Energy Audit if you are remodeling or follow their guidelines to build your dream house. This Home was built in Snohomish County and was [...]

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I was reading a few articles on Green Living and Green Construction. These articles made me think some more and recall some previous conversations. What is “Green” in the construction industry? I don’t think I can give each person an exact answer, but I can ask some questions that may help answer individuals questions. Is [...]

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Washington has been at the forefront of many “Green Living” and sustainable technologies. I still get comments from people in other states that still do not recycle. To me, that is a strange circumstance. It certainly benefits everyone to recycle, especially since it typically costs more to create materials from scratch. On another note, everyone [...]

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from the USGBC *Buildings Account for 48% of CO2 emissions in the United States —more than either the transportation or industrial sectors, and over the next 25 years, CO2 emissions from buildings are projected to grow faster than any other sector. *Buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the U.S. *The U.S. population and [...]

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I just read this from the grist.org news letter. I think it is great. While CF bulbs use less energy they contain toxins that should not go into the environment including mercury. Now with Home Depot moving to a recycling program these toxins will stay out of the landfill once people are made aware of [...]

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Okay, I am going to throw some definitions at you. You can follow the links to the wikipedia, but I have also used my words for a short definition. Green Washing – Making an items seem ‘greener’ than it really is. In this day and age there are lots of ‘marketing’ schemes being used to [...]

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I know that some people hear about LEED in construction. I thought I would share this wiki link that speaks some about LEED. Generally speaking LEED is a Green Building Rating System, one of the major systems. Hope this helps you understand.

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