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David Lupberger has valuable tips on making your home energy efficient.
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Are you considering green remodeling? Share your ideas below.
Randy M.
from Kahului, HI on 09/09/2008 at 11:44 AM MT
I'm considering "green remodeling" as I remodel my home.
I support being environmentally conscious. To begin with I these are my thoughts and priorities:
1. Using solar panels for producing hot water as inexpensively as possible, with all the sun we have here.
2. Using solar energy for my electrical source for my home as priority 1 next to the traditional method today.
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Anneliese G.
from Needham, MA on 11/10/2008 at 01:29 PM MT
We have to get a new Oil hot water boiler and an Oil tank installed in our garage. Presently we have an under ground oil tank, that we intend to have removed in the spring. I am looking for an energy efficient system.
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MARIO D.
from Stamford, CT on 07/24/2009 at 12:43 PM MT
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Clark C.
from Chesapeake, VA on 04/27/2010 at 11:20 AM MT
Solar window film is a great energy saver. Much more affordable than replacement windows and you still get the 30% tax credit. I had my windows tinted and the energy saving in the first month were VERY significant. Wish I did it sooner. I just love it. It also rejects UV rays, reduces summer heat gain and offers extra privacy. Love it love it love it!!!
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Video Transcript for "How To Save on Energy Bills"
Dave Lupberger on Green Remodeling: If you're thinking of doing a green remodel, you might be somewhat overwhelmed by the amount of information out there and which projects are really worth it.
Lupberger: Whether you're building from the ground up, or re-building what you have... there's a chance to go green around every corner.
Brandy LeMay/Vast Architecture: There are a lot of options... people don't know about.
Lupberger: In this house currently being constructed, Brandy LeMay from Vast Architecture says much of the energy efficiency focus is on -- and under-- the floor.
Brandy LeMay/Vast Architecture: In this house we use concrete floors, which is really great because of the passive solar design; they absorb heat in the winter. They have radiant floor heat tubes underneath and it helps to distribute the heat evenly."
Lupberger: Sunlight from the outside helps warm the floor, as well. And the radiant heating unit, which runs warm water through these pipes and through the floor, draws much of its heating power from the sun.
Brandy LeMay/Vast Architecture: This roof is going to be loaded with solar panels. The ones on top provide domestic hot water and they help to boost the radiant heat system. And the ones on bottom are providing electricity.
Lupberger: The goal for these homes is to be 75% more energy efficient than a regular house ? by using things like solar power, energy-efficient windows, dual-flush toilets that let you choose how much water to flush with, and insulation made from recycled blue jeans instead of fiberglass.