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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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Some incentives can be good. Here is an article about a Texas man that got his $0 energy bill this month. While this isn’t the norm now, in the upcoming years you will hear more about $0 energy bills. Technorati Tags: zero energy, solar power

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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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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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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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I came across this article about superinsulation. It touches on some very important points, especially in light of climbing gas prices. Worth the read.Technorati Tags: superinsultation, engery efficiency

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Now I am not too sure I want Congress involved, but at least Green Home Loans are making the news. This article came out today discussing if legislation could help promote Green Home Loans.Technorati Tags: green living, home loans, remodel, new construction

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Okay, so this has been around for a little bit, but I still thought I would share. The new store name is Ecohaus. The new website is www.ecohaus.com. They have lots of good, natural and sustainable items for your construction project. Soon a store will be opening in Bellevue, so for those Eastsiders, you can [...]

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First, lets not move the dirt and soil IF it has not been disturbed. That is step one of Low Impact Development. If that cannot be attained, another method of hydrology control is the use of a bioswale. Basically a bioswale is a ‘ditch’ that can hold and filter the water into the soil and [...]

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