All Entries in the "Energy" Category
Dricore Subfloor can make your basement more comfortable
Just recently I started offering Dricore subfloor for basements. Eliminate that damp cool feeling in your basement by using this great product.
DRIcore is the essential air gap subfloor system with a moisture barrier to insulate your family from cold, hard, damp, concrete floors. The secret to the comfort of DRIcore is the creation [...]
Michigan Energy Code 101
This week I received several calls about how to complete the Michigan energy code worksheets. The passage of the revised energy code here is Michigan has many individuals gun-shy about filling out the worksheet. Don’t be afraid! It’s really quite simple and within about an hour you could be an expert.
What are the new requirements?
First, [...]
Rebates and Tax Credits for Windows
The question is one I hear almost everyday now. “Do these windows qualify for the tax credit?” The answer is not a simple one but I’ll try to explain.
The tax credit for windows only applies to remodel (replacement) not new construction. So if your building a new home, the answer is no. The residence also [...]
Energy code worksheet for your local inspector
I get asked about 4 out of every 10 houses to fill out an energy code worksheet for the builder or owner to give to the inspector. I don’t mind doing it, but have wondered lately what is happening the other 6 times. Do we take this serious, or is this a formality in the [...]
20 free ways to save energy
Consumer Reports has put together a list of 20ways to save energy. Click here to find out how.
Home wind-power turbines
A couple of weeks ago at the Holland zoning board meeting, the ZBA members were requested to interpret the current city ordinance concerning wind turbines. A long story short, we felt that the current ordinance does not address wind turbines and new laws will need to be written to regulate what will probably become a [...]
Little things that can save energy
Watch this video of Tom Kraeutler, host of the syndicated radio
show "The Money Pit," as he walks viewers through a home pointing out the
little things that can be done to make it more energy efficient and
environmentally friendly. He uses the Energy Star @Home interactive
tool as his guide.
Raised heels save energy
Did your builder make sure you have a raised heel on your roof trusses. Visit HGTV to find out more about raised heels on trusses and why they’re important.
House Passes Energy Bill with Tax
While tax breaks for energy efficient windows are set to expire at the end of December, the House of Representatives
passed a new version of an energy bill last Friday that would extend
those credits another year. The 2007 Energy Independence and Security
bill also seeks to push automobile efficiency standards higher, cut tax
incentives given to oil companies [...]
Energy Star requirements for windows may be changing
Here is a link that talks about a possible change in Energy Star requirements for windows that use the energy star label. See what changes are being looked at:
