by Jon Terry | Aug 7, 2015 | Blog, Buying A Home, Colorado Living, Construction/Maintenance, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Rankings, Sustainability
Did you know that Denver was the first in the nation to be designated as a “Solar Friendly Community”? In the most recent solar news, Denver has signed a deal with SunShare LLC, a developer of community solar power projects, which will supply 400 kilowatts of solar...
by Jon Terry | Jul 21, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Home Owner Energy Tips, Sustainability
XCEL’s Solar Rewards program has increased to 33.6 megawatts available for rebates for small-size solar power systems at least for the remainder of 2013 until the commissioners approve XCEL’s 2014 plan. In Colorado, the rebate money comes from a 2 percent surcharge...
by Jon Terry | Nov 1, 2011 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
According to the Sierra Club, as the average U.S. home size increases, demanding more energy and materials, living smaller is a surefire way to reduce your ecological footprint. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy thoughtful design and a simpler lifestyle. To...
by Jon Terry | Oct 31, 2011 | Around The Home, Blog
November is here and many parts of the country are already feeling the chill. This weekend, a nor’easter dropped up to 20 inches of snow in cities along the eastern seaboard — a reminder that winter is coming. No matter where you live, though, the...
by Jon Terry | Feb 22, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance, Home Owner Energy Tips
The science of home insulation is ever evolving. Homes built in 2004 may already be out-of-date and Energy Star construction ups the ante even more. So how do you know if your home needs more insulation? A simple method to check insulation for newer homes is to check...