Random Notes On Green Building!
While browsing the real estate section of the local paper (Saturday edition) there was an interesting article on “Going Solar”. The article did not just deal with solar but also talked about some other methods of saving energy and Green Building. John Friesenhahn of Imagine Homes was a contributor and explain that he builds homes that are 100% in compliance with Energy Star and Build San Antonio Green standards. He also highlighted some of the technology that goes into the homes he builds. John is also an EcoBroker (there are now three of us in San Antonio two active).
There was also a list of rebates provided by CPS Energy for making green/energy efficient improvements to your home. You can check their website (www.cpsenergy.com) for additional information; just look under “Rebates & Programs).
Also in the same issue was a short article on the Department of Energy (DOE) challenging builders to build green homes. The program is voluntary, but the challenge is for builders to build 220,000 energy efficient homes by 2012, in four years! For a home to qualify as energy efficient it must use a minimum of 30% less energy than a conventionally built home. You can find out more by visiting www.doe.gov.