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WM Wendy Martinenas updated 1-09

Greenest Homes Are Near Public Transit

Green homes have green features and also a green location. [...]

Obama proposes HOMESTAR Retrofit Program

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

Similar to the Cash for Clunkers program, home owners making energy efficient upgrades in their homes could be eligible for rebates from $1,000-$3,000 at the time of purchase. For the full [...]

Harvesting Rain Water

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

I don’t know if I’m ready for this but the fact that the Rainwater Pillow exists and that it was recognized at one of The TOP 5 Green Building Products for Homes at GreenBuild 2009 just shows you where the eco home retrofitting movement is going.

Essentially this is a system to capture rainwater from your roof and [...]

Water Heater Basics

By Wendy Brandt Martinenas

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 13%–17% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or buy a new, more [...]

Learn how to save money with Solar

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

Protect the planet and protect yourself from rising utility rates. Learn how solar technology works, what elements make a home or structure appropriate for solar energy production & how the current government incentives make this form of energy cost effective.

Details will be provided on the incentives currently available to CT homeowners, including the [...]