Lowe's is offering a free home audit tool that can help you save money on your energy bills.
After taking a short survey regarding your home and the equipment in it, you can select from a variety of measures to help you save energy. The calculator shows the cost of the measures, as well as estimated savings. You can select which ones you are interested in, get more information on them, and even shop online for the materials you will need.
Of course this is an advertising gimmick, but I ran it for my house and the recommendations made sense. I think the savings may be a bit conservative, but that is probably good, so people don't get their hopes up.
The biggest savings measure for my house? Change my incandescents to CFLs.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
"Making Green Pencil for You and Your Clients"
”Making Green Building Pencil for You and Your Clients” Seminar Announcement
July 22, 2009, 8 am to 5 pm, ORA Conference Room
You see it everywhere – TV, magazines, newspapers, blogs, the internet – Green is here and it is here to stay. More than just a fad, Green will soon be the new norm. But is it worth it to be an early adopter?
In this seminar we will look at what green building is, and what it is not. Covering all aspects of a project, from site, materials, energy use, air quality, and water, we will provide information on products and techniques that are considered green. We will also dispel some of the myths surrounding building green and the infamous “green washing.”
Then, we will examine ways to make green building attractive to your clients, and to your bottom line. You will be shown not only where to find the information on the available incentives in Oregon and Washington, but detailed examples of how to complete the paperwork and what the submission process is like.
If you would like to be a part of this exciting revolution in building, and the money that comes with it (think Stimulus Package), then you must come to this seminar. The cost for the seminar is $100. Seating is limited, so please register early. Contact the Oregon Remodelers Association office (503-788-2274) for more information and to register.
July 22, 2009, 8 am to 5 pm, ORA Conference Room
You see it everywhere – TV, magazines, newspapers, blogs, the internet – Green is here and it is here to stay. More than just a fad, Green will soon be the new norm. But is it worth it to be an early adopter?
In this seminar we will look at what green building is, and what it is not. Covering all aspects of a project, from site, materials, energy use, air quality, and water, we will provide information on products and techniques that are considered green. We will also dispel some of the myths surrounding building green and the infamous “green washing.”
Then, we will examine ways to make green building attractive to your clients, and to your bottom line. You will be shown not only where to find the information on the available incentives in Oregon and Washington, but detailed examples of how to complete the paperwork and what the submission process is like.
If you would like to be a part of this exciting revolution in building, and the money that comes with it (think Stimulus Package), then you must come to this seminar. The cost for the seminar is $100. Seating is limited, so please register early. Contact the Oregon Remodelers Association office (503-788-2274) for more information and to register.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
How to Save 60 Gallons of Water a Day!!!
- Take a 5-Minute Shower Instead of a 10-Minute Shower, Savings: 12.5 gallons a day.
- Put a bottle filled with gravel in your toilet tank, Savings: 7.5 gallons a day.
- Turn off the Water While Brushing Teeth and Shaving, Savings: 8 gallons a day.
- Filling Your Dishwasher to Max Capacity, Savings: 2 gallons a day.
- Mulching Your Garden, Savings: 25 gallons when you do this.
- Fix that Leaky Faucet, Savings: 5 gallons a day.
Courtesy of planetgreen.discovery.com.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tree Hugger Consulting's RE-Zine Newsletter Launches
Tree Hugger Consulting introduces its RE-Zine newsletter, a collection of all that is green (focused on the green building industry). Project case studies, new products, and editorials will form the backbone of the newsletter. It will also include upcoming training opportunities for those interested in green building.
We are looking for advertisers willing to sell their wares on our newsletter. The first month is free, so contact us today for rates and availability.
We hope you find the RE-Zine helpful. The first issue is attached above. Just click on the image to view it full size.
Thanks.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Green Building Incentives Webinar
Tree Hugger Consulting is proud to offer its webinar "Green Building Incentives 2009" on March 19, 2009, from 8:00-9:30 am PDT.
The webinar will cover both residential and commercial incentives for green building and energy efficiency. Builders, homeowners, contractors, and designers are all invited to join. I promise there will be something for everyone.
The cost of the webinar is $20.00. To register, and for more details, go to www.treehuggerconsulting.com/eclasses.htm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The webinar will cover both residential and commercial incentives for green building and energy efficiency. Builders, homeowners, contractors, and designers are all invited to join. I promise there will be something for everyone.
The cost of the webinar is $20.00. To register, and for more details, go to www.treehuggerconsulting.com/eclasses.htm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
"Open Mike Night"
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Tree Hugger Consulting Blog's "Open Mike Night." It is a chance to share your funny experiences related to green. Whether it is the darn things the kids say, a reaction to a humorous incident, or a joke you recently heard, we wanna hear it! The only rule is: The post must not be scandalous, slanderous, or in poor taste.
Okay, I'll start:
I was at my first home show, plying my sustainable consulting wares. All I had was the sign provided by the show, "Tree Hugger Consulting." In the middle of a throng of people, a woman asks, "So, are you one?" I look at her quizically and respond, "Am I one what?" She says, "A tree hugger." I half smile (cause I think my business name is sort of humorous), and say, "Yeah, I guess I am." She proceeds to lay into me, blaming me for the failure of the logging industry in Oregon, saying I am responsible for jobs lost, mills closing, etc. I smile and say, "I'm sorry you feel that way. Enjoy the show." At the time this was quite a shock to me, and the accusation stung a bit. But there were a couple of things I couldn't figure out: how could a 30-something person be responsible for actions that took place before she was born? And, how could one person cause the entire logging industry to collapse? Didn't know I was so powerful!
Now it's your turn ....
4/7/09
Here are a few "low-tech" green gadgets. Can you guess what they are?
1. Wall-mounted efficiency toggle - This device can achieve a 100% reduction in power usage and activate the natural light in any room.
2. ioAerial garment purifier - This razor-thin cord harnesses wind power. Setup is a snap. Arrange wet garments along the ioAerial to initiate dehydration. Cycle completes in three to four hours. Can be installed indoors or out to utilize sustainably harvested power.
3. Anti-solar panels - Combining special opaque paneling, an adjustable vertical axis, and a full 120-degree variable angle for light displacement and absorption, anti-solar panels will be all the buzz this summer.
4. Eco-friendly textile restoration kit - Cut your waste - and your wardrobe budget - with this chemical-free textile-refurbishment tool. Handheld, user-friendly, and compact, this precision instrument allows you to reattach buttons, mend holes, adjust waistlines, and even eco-convert entire outfits into reusable shopping bags when they go out of style.
5. SmarterCar - Introducing the only human-powered, zero-emissions vehicle on the market! Municipalities are adapting their infrastructures to accommodate this hot transport unit, which is out-of-the-box compliant with all major traffic laws.
Here are the answers: (1) light switch, (2) clothes line, (3) mini blinds, (4) needle and thread, and (5) bicycle.
Courtesy of RooftopComedy.com, as published in Fast Company magazine, April 2009.
Okay, I'll start:
I was at my first home show, plying my sustainable consulting wares. All I had was the sign provided by the show, "Tree Hugger Consulting." In the middle of a throng of people, a woman asks, "So, are you one?" I look at her quizically and respond, "Am I one what?" She says, "A tree hugger." I half smile (cause I think my business name is sort of humorous), and say, "Yeah, I guess I am." She proceeds to lay into me, blaming me for the failure of the logging industry in Oregon, saying I am responsible for jobs lost, mills closing, etc. I smile and say, "I'm sorry you feel that way. Enjoy the show." At the time this was quite a shock to me, and the accusation stung a bit. But there were a couple of things I couldn't figure out: how could a 30-something person be responsible for actions that took place before she was born? And, how could one person cause the entire logging industry to collapse? Didn't know I was so powerful!
Now it's your turn ....
4/7/09
Here are a few "low-tech" green gadgets. Can you guess what they are?
1. Wall-mounted efficiency toggle - This device can achieve a 100% reduction in power usage and activate the natural light in any room.
2. ioAerial garment purifier - This razor-thin cord harnesses wind power. Setup is a snap. Arrange wet garments along the ioAerial to initiate dehydration. Cycle completes in three to four hours. Can be installed indoors or out to utilize sustainably harvested power.
3. Anti-solar panels - Combining special opaque paneling, an adjustable vertical axis, and a full 120-degree variable angle for light displacement and absorption, anti-solar panels will be all the buzz this summer.
4. Eco-friendly textile restoration kit - Cut your waste - and your wardrobe budget - with this chemical-free textile-refurbishment tool. Handheld, user-friendly, and compact, this precision instrument allows you to reattach buttons, mend holes, adjust waistlines, and even eco-convert entire outfits into reusable shopping bags when they go out of style.
5. SmarterCar - Introducing the only human-powered, zero-emissions vehicle on the market! Municipalities are adapting their infrastructures to accommodate this hot transport unit, which is out-of-the-box compliant with all major traffic laws.
Here are the answers: (1) light switch, (2) clothes line, (3) mini blinds, (4) needle and thread, and (5) bicycle.
Courtesy of RooftopComedy.com, as published in Fast Company magazine, April 2009.
Welcome!
Welcome to Tree Hugger Consulting's blog, hosted by Blogger. We are excited to be launching this blog, in the hope that it will stimulate conversation about our favorite topic: anything "green."
Tree Hugger Consulting is a consulting firm concerned with sustainable building, but we also acknowledge that there are more things out there that can be improved besides buildings. The owner, Dawn Killough, currently writes for Green Building Elements, a blog devoted to sustainable building. This new blog is a chance to comment on the green things that are not necessarily building related.
We will try to bring a bit of the lighter side to our blog, because otherwise these things are just too boring! We ask all our readers to keep this in mind, and, please, share your humor with us in your comments.
We will try not to openly offend anyone, and ask that our audience do the same. Comments will be strictly monitored to ensure an open and understanding environment (which doesn't mean we can't argue!).
Without further ado, here we go ....
Tree Hugger Consulting is a consulting firm concerned with sustainable building, but we also acknowledge that there are more things out there that can be improved besides buildings. The owner, Dawn Killough, currently writes for Green Building Elements, a blog devoted to sustainable building. This new blog is a chance to comment on the green things that are not necessarily building related.
We will try to bring a bit of the lighter side to our blog, because otherwise these things are just too boring! We ask all our readers to keep this in mind, and, please, share your humor with us in your comments.
We will try not to openly offend anyone, and ask that our audience do the same. Comments will be strictly monitored to ensure an open and understanding environment (which doesn't mean we can't argue!).
Without further ado, here we go ....
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