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Yearly Archives: 2009
2010 New Year’s Resolution
“They” say that ‘it takes 21 straight days to start or break a habit.’ Attempting to start a new resolution at the beginning of the year is always a bit of a challenge because of all of the distractions. Thus … Continue reading
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Tagged energy, Marines, New Year's Resolution, stress
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December 2008 Review Part II- treecycling
I think we might have spend less than 10 bucks on decorations this year. One year ago I posted some info on recycling your Christmas tree. This year we reused the trimming off of the tree to create a decoration … Continue reading
December 2008 Review Part I
December 2008- I think that this time last year the world had stopped!! The stock market was at an all time low. The banks were all frozen and consumers had no confidence in the economy. We were not officially in … Continue reading
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Winter Weatherization
Enjoy our latest cold snap? When it is below freezing out the first thing that we notice is how uncomfortable our homes if they have not been built or tuned up. You will see many commercials telling you to either … Continue reading
Hoots Group on TV
We have had the opportunity to be apart of many great TV programs on good networks in the past and are especially proud to be part of HGTV’s hit show Curb Appeal 2010 season. No- HGTV does not stand for … Continue reading
Posted in Hoots Group TV
Tagged curb appeal, earthship, green, hgtv, john gidding, renovation, SawHorse
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Show me the savings!!
In a neighborhood where the neighbors are paying hundreds in utility costs due to inefficient homes- one of our clients just gave us this feedback on their home: This is for their power usage… July – 543 kwh – $60 … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Efficiency, fresh world, geothermal HVAC, Green Building
Tagged efficient design, geothermal, home energy, power usage, renovation
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The Truth about green lighting options
I was working on a proposal for a client the other day and was trying show show how all of the different efficient options would have multiple benefits. For energy efficient lighting, I was hoping to make the argument that … Continue reading
“Midnight Rain in Georgia”
When I was a kid- I could remember my mom singing” rain, rain, go away- come back another day” As I was driving to work on Monday and saw the Chattahoochee flooding several local businesses I found myself singing it … Continue reading
Green restaurants
Fresh World is the performance partner for 1/2 off green- a local non profit group that is helping local Atlanta businesses operate more sustainably. Check out their website for more information: Half Off Green If you have a business that … Continue reading
Posted in green restaurants
Tagged business energy audits, fresh world, green restaurants, Half Off Green
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The Home Performance Contractor vs. The Single Product Contractor
There are so many new companies out there trying to jump on the green bandwagon by offering green products as a result of the stimulus plan. There are also many established companies that are trying to jump on the bandwagon … Continue reading
Got junk electronics?
Please do not throw them away and contaminate out water supply with toxic chemicals. If you live in the ATL area- here is an event near downtown: Hi all – this coming Saturday Aug 15 take your old electronic equipment … Continue reading
Posted in Green Events, Recycling
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The Fuller Center
A friend of The Hoots Group sent me over a message about a new warehouse that they have: We (Atlanta Fuller Center) now have our 16000SF warehouse to start receiving donations of new & used building materials and other items … Continue reading
“Show me the money” update
A few days ago I posted “Show me the (more please) money“. Here is the result of that effort. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOLAR INDUSTRY APPLAUDS GEORGIA PSC VOTE Georgia Power Green Energy Program expanded to include more solar (ATLANTA) – … Continue reading
Twitter(pated)
I think that “twitterpated” was first used by Thumper in the movie Bambi. I have seen all different ages get onto twitter and update us on events and eating habits etc- most of which I have no interest in. However- … Continue reading
Green Business Questionaire
I was asked to answer a list of questions for a green business promotion that we are to be a part of so I thought that I would share my answers with you all as well. How would your business … Continue reading
Posted in Green Business
Tagged credit, GA, Green Building, Green Business, Indoor Air Quality, Recycling, southface energy institute, water heater
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