By Smart HomeOwner •
August 21, 2007
A growing number of neighborhoods make saving energy a community effort
One of the latest trends in homebuilding is the creation of entire neighborhoods or communities of green, energy-efficient homes. The premise behind these energy-efficient communities, which are springing up all over the country, is simple: there’s power in numbers – or, rather, a greater opportunity to reduce energy consumption and improve resource management when dozens, or perhaps hundreds, of homes in a neighborhood incorporate [...]
By Smart HomeOwner •
August 8, 2007
Installing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in place of incandescent light bulbs is one of the simplest and least expensive ways homeowners can reduce energy use in their homes. But there’s a catch many homeowners may not be aware of – all fluorescent bulbs contain small amounts of mercury, a toxin that can cause neurological problems in humans, especially children and fetuses. The good news – CFLs are now available with reduced amounts of mercury.
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By Smart HomeOwner •
July 30, 2007
Editor’s note: We’re very pleased to publish the first post from our newest content partner, Smart HomeOwner magazine. SMO will be contributing regular posts to Green Options, and we’ll be contributing regular features to their print and web editions.
High-Performance Home
by Michele Dawson
The Paterson Showhouse Project brings together the best building practices, materials and technologies available today. On an empty lot in an existing neighborhood in Paterson, N.J., a prototype for the future [...]
