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Want to reduce your energy use and save money? It is a lot easier than you think. Many people use a lot of energy because they are accustomed to leaving most of devices running 24/7 when energy was cheap. But times have changed. Energy is getting…
Green Remodel Forum was in partnership with SunShot (Department of Energy Sunshot Initiative Rooftop Solar Challenge), Contra Costa Economic Partnership, Diablo Innovation Alliance, Contra Costa Association of Realtors Sustainable San Ramon, and…
A friend of mine recently had some renovation done for her one-story house, including replacing the flooring.The energy-conscious contractor sealed the perimeter of the concrete slab to cut off any air from infiltrating... Read more…
Often I have read or heard environmentalist or energy conscious individuals saying to dry their clothes naturally with the sun because it saves energy. This is indeed true.In fact, the sun’s benefit goes much beyond saving energy. The ultraviolet…
Last week I attended the PCBC Exhibition in San Francisco. This year there are more exhibitors and attendees than last year, which is good. Many products have been shown before, but two caught my eyes as particularly useful to help conserve…
Distributed renewable generation systems such as solar electric and solar hot water systems are great ways to get clean energy. The price of these systems, in particular solar electric systems, has come down in prices so much in recent years that…
The Solar Event, sponsored by the City of San Ramon and Sustainable San Ramon had a very good turnout at the San Ramon Community Center on June 5, 2012. The presentation of the event, targeted for the homeowner audience, focused on current…
"It looks great, Tina! Everyone should try sheet mulching."
A blog post by Glenn ForslinThis is like rehab, getting off of the power grid, but its not a 12-step to recovery – it’s only a 10-step toward power independence.Determine your historical energy use from your past electric bills. Pay attention to the…
Reuse is the gold standard in green remodeling. It saves you money while applying sustainable practices.Kitchen is the most used area in a home. They do get worn out after years of use. If your kitchen still functional, you may want to consider…
"I like the logo too! It's very cheerful!"
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has gained worldwide popularity in recent years. Many products are available on the market. Prices have come down. There are still federal and state incentives for solar PV installations.Solar PV systems offer…
"Thanks for posting the info, Lois. I'm happy to support this initiative and pay my share too. I've sent my ballot in last week."
A Moraga resident described how he made his house energy efficient after his house burned down."My story started six years ago in Moraga, California. All was well. The kids were out of the house, two on their own and one in college. Work was good.…
Danielle Stewart provides cost and lighting factors on CFLs and LEDs to help us make intelligent choices."Choosing the right light bulb could drastically reduce your power bills and positively affect the environment, but with so many light bulb…
