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    Fairfield to Study Savings From Wind Turbine

    The town of Fairfield has approved a study for installation of a wind turbine. The approximate cost is $2m, which would be purchased in part with grants, and the cost savings per year is estimated at $350,000.  http://bit.ly/aUYa3U

    Purchasing new Cabinetry? Look for the ESP seal

    If you are renovating your Kitchen or Bath consider the health & environmental benefits of purchasing sustainable cabinetry.  ESP cabinets are made of wood products that have low formaldehyde emissions, come from a recognized sustainable forestry and contain a certain amount of recycled/recovered fiber content. Furthermore, the manufacturers of these cabinets must demonstrate that their [...]

    Replacing your windows? Think ENERGY STAR

    ENERGY STAR qualified windows offer benefits to you and are better for our environment.  With  e windows the light and views coming into your home is enhanced, your furnishings will be protected from sun damage and your utility bills will be reduced.  In addition, with less energy being used, the emissions of greenhouse gases and [...]

    Momentum Rises for Green Homes

    Nearly 50 percent of American adults say that their New Year’s resolution for 2010 is to go green.  Even more said they are going to strive to reduce their household energy usage this year.  This according to a new survey by Move.com/Realtor Magazine.

    Solar Shingles

    To go solar you no longer need to have a large unattractive silver panel on your roof.  It now comes in shingle form which is about the same size as a standard roofing tile.  Essentially the way Solar systems work is to first collect the sun’s energy on some form of an array whether it [...]