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What is “Green Built Texas?”
As a member of the Dallas Green Building Alliance I feel it is necessary to let consumers know what green building programs are in our area. Green Built Texas has been a valuable resource to the green community for some time now. All members of the Dallas Green Building Alliance are members of Green Built [...]
It’s not easy being Green or Is it??
KERMIT THE FROG: “It’s not easy being Green”.
Or is it? There is a lot in the news lately about whether this whole Green Movement is based on a hoax or not. My take on that as far as Green Building goes is, “What does it matter?” Sustainable development makes sense all the time, not just [...]
DGBA Video Series: Super Energy Efficient Green Home in Dallas
These are just some of the cool green features of this home. Recycled materials, Demilec spray foam insulation, geothermal heating & cooling, rainwater harvesting system, american clay plaster, etc etc. The members of the DGBA collaborated on this project.
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Zero Tolerance: No Energy Bills Allowed
Last month the DGBA had an opportunity to view the future standard of building performance at the TimberCreek Zero Energy House in Lewisville. As part of the Department of Energy’s Building America Program, public tours were given to inspire change in residential building practices. This open house has attracted 1,000’s of industry professionals and homeowners to see a [...]
Fast & Free Ways To Conserve Energy, and Money
Cutting back unnecessary energy use is an easy way to keep your hard earned money in your pocket. Here are some suggestions you can do at home, at absolutely no cost to you.
Let the sunshine in. Open drapes and let the sun heat your home for free (get them closed again at sundown so they [...]
STYROFOAM SIS by DOW
Structural Insulated Sheathing(SIS),Developed by Dow to help make building energy efficient homes easier for builders, STYROFOAM SIS™ is a 3-in-1 solution that provides R3-R5.5 insulating value, meets or exceeds structural codes, and is one-third the weight of OSB*. Because OSB and housewrap are not needed, STYROFOAM SIS™ reduces the number of trips around the house and [...]
Cool Metal Roof
This house has an ENERGY STAR ® rated cool roof system in Dallas, Texas. The reflectivity property of the ‘cool metal roof’ allows this home to reduce its energy costs in the summer months. The roof was built so it sloped in one direction and can be used to collect rain water once a water [...]
Efficient Door Tax Credit for Existing & New Homes
Take advantage of the tax credit available for purchasing a qualified energy-efficient exterior door or window by December 31, 2010. In short, the door must meet a U Factor and SHGC rating of 0.30. Congress raised the per-item credit to 30 percent of the cost up to $1,500. They also extended the deadline for making the improvements through the end of 2010. If [...]
