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Showing posts with label green building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label green building. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Apologies to my readers!
Hello Everyone,
I have to apologize. I've been missing in action and haven't posted in a long time. But rest assured, it was for a good cause! I've been tremendously busy on many different projects. I've had the pleasure of consulting dozens of clients and potential clients, I've been involved with the development of both San Mateo and San Francisco County Home Performance Rebate Programs, I've been working with the Green Building Task Force in Pacifica, CA to adopt the city's Green Building Ordinance, and I've been working on my BPI Home Performance Analyst Certification and EPA Lead Certification.
Nor have I dropped writing completely! I was picked up by Patch to write a Green Building Column called Natural Nesting that explores sustainable remodeling options and green living tips for homeowners. To fill in my readers on this blog, the blogs that follow will showcase the articles I've written recently.
Thanks for staying tuned to my blog, I'm going to make another valiant effort to keep this blog more current.
Evergreen,
The Green Guy
I have to apologize. I've been missing in action and haven't posted in a long time. But rest assured, it was for a good cause! I've been tremendously busy on many different projects. I've had the pleasure of consulting dozens of clients and potential clients, I've been involved with the development of both San Mateo and San Francisco County Home Performance Rebate Programs, I've been working with the Green Building Task Force in Pacifica, CA to adopt the city's Green Building Ordinance, and I've been working on my BPI Home Performance Analyst Certification and EPA Lead Certification.
Nor have I dropped writing completely! I was picked up by Patch to write a Green Building Column called Natural Nesting that explores sustainable remodeling options and green living tips for homeowners. To fill in my readers on this blog, the blogs that follow will showcase the articles I've written recently.
Thanks for staying tuned to my blog, I'm going to make another valiant effort to keep this blog more current.
Evergreen,
The Green Guy
Monday, May 3, 2010
Who's going to do the dishes?
I was talking to someone the other day about my kitchen remodel and the topic of dishwashers came up. A traditionalist, he mentioned that dishwashers are less water efficient than washing by hand.
It seems counter-intuitive that by buying another appliance you could be saving energy, but it's true! So, if you're planning to remodel your kitchen or finally taking this step toward automation, rest assured that this is one machine that is truly guilt free.
Recent dishwashers are incredibly energy efficient and use less water and less hot water (therefore less gas) to wash those pots and pans than washing by hand. Studies vary, but the average result is around 6 times more efficient.
There are some ways to model perfect dishwashing behavior though:
1. Run your dishwasher at night, during off-peak energy hours
2. Let your dishwasher air dry the dishes, rather than heat dry them.
3. Keep your dishwasher decalcified, by running a rinse with distilled vinegar through it periodically.
4. Replace your old dishwashers without the Energy Star labels.
I, for one, am looking forward to my new dishwasher. I'm tired of those dishpan hands!
It seems counter-intuitive that by buying another appliance you could be saving energy, but it's true! So, if you're planning to remodel your kitchen or finally taking this step toward automation, rest assured that this is one machine that is truly guilt free.
Recent dishwashers are incredibly energy efficient and use less water and less hot water (therefore less gas) to wash those pots and pans than washing by hand. Studies vary, but the average result is around 6 times more efficient.
There are some ways to model perfect dishwashing behavior though:
1. Run your dishwasher at night, during off-peak energy hours
2. Let your dishwasher air dry the dishes, rather than heat dry them.
3. Keep your dishwasher decalcified, by running a rinse with distilled vinegar through it periodically.
4. Replace your old dishwashers without the Energy Star labels.
I, for one, am looking forward to my new dishwasher. I'm tired of those dishpan hands!
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