Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Update on green incentives for GA Power and City of Atlanta

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Greenlanta

So I heard that solar was too expensive and going green was only for the rich.  Nice try. Here is an example of a rebate matrix for a job we are starting next week.  This is an example from a … Continue reading →

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A “green home” starts with a “green design”

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Greenlanta

I once heard that ‘bad architecture is leading to climate change.’ I am not sure if I would blame the design community, however we all need to start with a good design is we are going to build smarter. You … Continue reading →

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Leaky Houses in Atlanta

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Greenlanta

I love the title- since all houses in Atlanta do in fact leak.  Some more than others, but most of them more than they should.  Our Home Performance department finds unnecessary holes in all houses that they test that are … Continue reading →

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Energy Rebates through Shine Program in Atlanta

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Greenlanta

When the Shine program was first announced, I did not pay that much attention to it since there was going to be a lot of paperwork and little rebates for my clients.  However, since then, the city has launched a … Continue reading →

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Energy Star Dishwashers

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Greenlanta

Did you know that some dishwashers cost less that $15/ year to operate?  Here is one of our appliance partners describing the new Bosch dishwashers that are energy efficient and perform well. Find out more about us here, check out our videos, … Continue reading →

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Green- It’s about the bottom line

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Greenlanta

While many of of clients are willing to make an extra investment to “help save the environment”, most of them are mainly concerned about their economic bottom line.  I don’t blame them. In these tough times, you have to make … Continue reading →

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Show me the savings!!

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Greenlanta

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 →

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Home Performance Band

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Greenlanta

We have some pretty hip people on our staff, however the home performance world of professionals might have a few more pocket protectors per capita than the the rest of the population.  A friend of mine forwarded me this link … Continue reading →

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Q. What Insulates, Air Seals and Does not Shrink?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Greenlanta

The Answer- Spray Foam Insulation. We choose several years ago to abandon all other types on insulation in most cases and just use spray foam insulation for very reasons stated in the question. Most insulation just insulates, however if it … Continue reading →

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Affordable Greenovations Part I

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Greenlanta

I just finished giving a seminar for an affordable house conference here in Atlanta.  I wanted to share a few thoughts with the rest of you about how you can affordably make a sustainable impact on your home or property … Continue reading →

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Products verses Solutions PART 1

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Greenlanta

Have you had a salesperson tell you that all of your problems will be solved with one little gadget? OR- specifically on your home- ads tells us the replacing windows will cut you energy bills in half. Or that upgrading … Continue reading →

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Nothing’s free…

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Greenlanta

Energy Assessment vs. Energy Audit Why pay for an assessment when you can get a free audit? In the Atlanta area, and probably throughout the rest of the county there are many people giving free audits. Free had a cost … Continue reading →

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“Baby it’s cold outside”

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Greenlanta

Right now it is freezing in most of the country. I just heard on the radio that some parts may see a record blizzard in the near future!  Get ready for high heating bills and to see where your house … Continue reading →

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Got heat?

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Greenlanta

Here in Georgia- it is freezing right now.  We are getting calls left and right to make homes more energy efficient as well as comfortable.  Many of them are looking for a quick fix but a few are thinking long … Continue reading →

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Green Desisions- when to go green Part I

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Greenlanta

“Pretty in a Prius” We all agree that green is good, however is going green always the best thing to do? Here is my response to this question that I received as part of my “Suggestion and Questions” page: (We) … Continue reading →

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