Hot Green News

Energy Rating For Homes For Sale Is Now Listed In FMLS

Do you want to sell your green home? Are you interested in buying a green home?
The FMLS, the multiple listing used by real estate agents and home buyers now lists the Energy Star rating and HERS (Home Energy Rater) ratings. Potential home buyers can do a “green” search for energy saving features and can find out how much energy a home uses for heating and cooling.
Green Home Buyers: Check with your real estate agent if s/he is familar with this feature and ask to be only shown green homes. Read the story »

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Wood Burning Stove Or Pellet Stove?

The heating season is approaching quickly and it is high time to install that wood burning stove or pellet stove you have been thinking about. Which one will it be?

The first thing to check is the availability of pellets in your area. At this point in time, you might not be able to purchase pellets locally. And purchasing locally is important, since it means that there is a sustainable fuel supply in your area. The Pellet Fuels Institute has a list of wood pellet manufacturers. Contact the nearest manufacturers on the list and ask if they sell directly to consumers or who their retailers are. As with anything, shop around and compare prices, proximity, and delivery guarantees. Read the story »

Blown-in Insulation

Maximizing the insulation for your green home is the most important step you can take. Many options are available to you, such as fiberglass batt, rigid or blown-in insulation. Let’s look at cellulose blown-in insulation, which, in my opinion, is one of the greenest options available today.

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Building Material and Wood Technology, Department of Natural Resources Conservation, considers cellulose insulation a smart choice. Read the story »