Energy Efficiency Resources
Are you thinking about incorporating sustainable practices into your lifestyle and becoming more energy efficient, but you don’t know where to start?
To be green conscious means being a responsible consumer; it entails keeping the needs of future generations in mind and breaking the inherently selfish cycle of consumption that we’ve gotten used to. It’s about thinking differently and changing behavioral patterns.
Environment Friendly Information
Check out these useful links provided for owners of Bryan and College Station homes, and find helpful information on how to start living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle today.
Resource Links
Reduce Your Use University is here to empower you as a consumer to incorporate sustainable practices into your everyday life, and take mindful actions that reduce your energy usage. The result? Natural resources are preserved and your family saves on costs. The first step in improving your home is a consciousness towards energy efficiency.
Find Solar/Wind Contractors near you
KBTX-Green: KBTX.com partners with Brazos Valley Recycling to provide local green news updates and a variety of green living guides.
Mason Greenstar Building Blox:
Looking to build a green home? Check out GREENSTAR BLOX®. They’re affordable, environmentally friendly, have excellent fire resistance, provide R32-level insulation, weigh less than a cinder block, and are built by a Texas-based company. Plus, they look great and you won’t need to use wood for framing. Your home will be cool in the summer, warm in winter. Watch the demo on YouTube.
The Alternative Energy Store: Renewable energy products at competitive prices.
Building Green: News, resources and case studies on green design and construction.
EcoTimber: Leading supplier of exceptional wood and bamboo flooring sourced only from well-managed forests.
Green Home Guide: Guides to green resources and service providers from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Earth 911: Your guide to waste-less living.
Save Our Environment: When you want to take action or provide support.
Hestia Home: Blog detailing simple steps to creating a truly nurturing home.
Whole Foods: The world’s leading organic products and natural foods supermarket chain.
Arbico Organica: Organic gardening products and resources, including pest control.
Treehugger: Ideas and solutions on sustainable design and living.
US Department of Energy: Track your energy usage, learn more about energy efficiency, and more.
Energy Star: Check your appliances energy efficiency and find the right products.
Environmental Protection Agency: Information on waste prevention and recycling.
Silicon Solar Inc: A wealth of solar products – panels, lights, fountains, and more.
USGBC: U.S. Green Building: The ultimate green building resource. Find articles, courses and guides on building with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind.
Checklist
Whether you’re a homebuyer or a renter looking for a green home, how do you know if a home is truly green? What should you look for? This checklist will help you identify a truly green home and ensure you get a healthier, high-performance green home that costs less to operate and has fewer environmental impacts. Read More…
Earth 4 Energy Website – With the ever increasing costs of living, there is no better time than right now to stop throwing money out the window and start generating our own electricity. If you are interested in learning exactly how to generate power and reduce your bill than this is the perfect resource for you!
Want more resources and green living tips for Bryan/College Station, Texas? Get in touch with me, Michelle “Myke” Leatham, today.
Phone: 979-693-0201
Email: homes@AggieRealEstate.com