TurningHoustonGreen » energy efficiency http://www.turninghoustongreen.com Your Online Resource for Green Homes in Houston Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:15:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Retrofitting Green Series 1-Energy Recording http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/2009/01/31/retrofitting-green-series-1-energy-recording/ http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/2009/01/31/retrofitting-green-series-1-energy-recording/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:05:27 +0000 steph http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/?p=411 First, I would like to Thank everyone who attended today’s Webinar with myself and Michael Strong With Brothers Strong.  We had a great time and reviewed Energy Conservation tips in the Home and Energy Audits.  In the coming Series we will go in to more detail with the specifics on products such as insulation, windows, etc.

To register for a future Webinar, just use the link on the right sidebar – ‘Register for Webinar’ – We have all of the Registration links posted THROUGH February and then there will be a short break because Michael is running off to get Married!  (But shhh, I didn’t tell you)  :0) We all wish him and his lovely Bride to be all the best!

The recorded session here is a little over 48 minutes but well worth the listen.  If you are having a hard time following, I recommend you also follow the Chat Archive as well.  You can find it here –>>  Chat Archive

For a reminder, here is a breakdown of the future sessions and again – Use the link to the right to register.  We hope to see you in the coming weeks!

  • Feb. 4th from 7p-8p         Insulation
  • Feb. 21st from 11-12       HVAC (Heating and Cooling)
  • Feb. 25th from 7p-8p       Radiant Barrier and Windows
  • March 14th from 11-12    To Be Determined
  • March 28th from 11-12    Water Conservation Fixtures and Delivery Systems
  • April 1st from 7p-8p        Indoor Air Quality
  • April 11th from 11-12      Durability
  • April 15th from 7p-8p      Top 10 Practices and Green Guidelines

I would also like to take a quick moment to Thank our Sponsors for helping to bring this to you:

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]]> http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/2009/01/31/retrofitting-green-series-1-energy-recording/feed/ 0 The Bar Has Been Set High For Energy Efficiency in Houston Tx http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/2008/07/05/the-bar-has-been-set-high-for-energy-efficiency-in-houston-tx-2/ http://www.turninghoustongreen.com/2008/07/05/the-bar-has-been-set-high-for-energy-efficiency-in-houston-tx-2/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:49:37 +0000 steph http://69.89.31.248/~turningh/?p=67

Houston may be the energy efficient capital of the worldWhat is that sound?  AH, I think it is the Winds of Change and Growth for Green and Sustainable Home Building in Houston, Tx!  Read through this and let me know if you think this is the case…

Houston has always been known as a hub for Energy and Oil companies.  We have companies with offices here from all over the world.  Well, on October 4, 2007- Mayor Bill White made a statement in regards to the City making efforts to be more Energy Efficient.  He states that they will be using LED Traffic Lights, Energy Star Vending Machines, and many other avenues to save “over $34,000 a year in electricity costs and reduce annual CO 2 emissions by 277 tons.”

He then went on to state that “…Our goal is to make Houston the energy conservation capital of the world. It makes good business sense..”   and he hopes that other Businesses in Houston will follow.

What a Fantastic way to raise the bar and help achieve the goal of Energy Conservation and even lead the way to more Renewable Energy in Houston.

If Mayor White’s plan takes hold, what will that do for the Real Estate Industry in relation to Green and Sustainable Homes?  Could it raise more interest in Green Building over the next 3 years?  I would think so.  As more and more businesses decide to be proactive and head towards Energy Efficiency, it makes sense that there would be a domino effect in to the Residential Market.

Is Houston ready for this Green Explosion?  I would like to think so.

I would like to Thank Mayor White for his efforts in Energy Efficiency and getting the word out on how it can benefit anyone and everyone. 

If you would like to view the website that the City has set up to find out how you can save money on Energy, you can see it at Power to People.

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