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Stimulating Green Building

Posted on February 25, 2009

Whether you think the recently passed stimulus bill is good for our country or not, there are some provisions for green building and renewable energy.

The economic stimulus bill supports green building priorities to the tune of $79 billion, with support for energy-efficiency, renewable energy, and green transportation projects.

(Via BuildingGreen.com News.)

The Stimulus Bill Tax Credit Guide: Great Green Stuff Obama Will Help You Buy (treehugger.com)
Obama’s stimulus bill green lights green spending (lightbulbs.org)

Longevity, Durability, and Recyclability Make Metal Roofing a Good Choice for Sustainable Building

Posted on February 24, 2009

There is a house in Omaha, Neb., that is unlike any other in the state—perhaps the country. Built under HUD’s Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), this “Concept Home” is loaded with 60 of the best technologies and products home building has to offer and is seen as a model for the future of home construction. The roof the agency chose to use on the house is made from metal.

(Via EcoHome: Most Read Product Reviews.)

High Performance, Architecture Coexist in Florida’s Alys Beach

Posted on February 20, 2009

Alys Beach custom home sends a clear message that high-performance housing can exist under strict architectural guidelines.

(Via EcoHome: Alternative Building Materials.)

Video – New Green Products From The 2009 Builders Show

Posted on January 28, 2009

Some excellent new products from the International Home Builder’s Show.

(Via EcoHome Magazine.)

LED Recessed Lighting

Posted on January 19, 2009

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Mainstream lighting manufacturers are finally starting to jump on the LED bandwagon.

LED recessed lights are now available in the Halo downlighting product line. The product has a warm white color temperature, fits into existing Halo and All-Pro housings, and exceeds California’s Title 24 requirements. It provides 50,000 hours of life, the manufacturer says. 770.486.4800.

(Via EcoHome: Energy Star.)

Green Tips For Condo, Apartment Dwellers (cbsnews.com)

Eternal Hybrid Water Heating System

Posted on January 12, 2009

Eternal Hybrid water heating combines the benefits of a tank water heater and a tankless into one super-efficient unit. Rather than a single-pass heat exchange that Grand Hall says can waste heat, the Eternal Hybrid uses a multipass heat exchanger that drives heat downward and recycles it through 44 stainless steel pipes for maximum efficiency, the maker says; water spreads evenly around the pipes for fast heat absorption. Cold water flows upward to prevent sedimentation buildup. The firm says the counterflow technology allows for faster delivery for multiple applications at once versus a tankless. The unit is half the size of a 50-gallon tank model but provides 300% higher output. The Eternal Hybrid is 86% efficient and generates near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. 877.934.7455.

(Via EcoHome: Energy Star.)