Sometimes new green jargon is a lot for the newly green to feel comfortable with. Net zero is a term with many definitions but all run in a similar vein. In a nutshell,net zero means no overall energy consumption or “net zero” and zero annual carbon emissions. In other words,even though some energy is used,the energy is from renewable energy sources and no energy is purchased from the grid or external energy producers because the home produces as much energy as it consumes. [...]
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| A Valence Press Release announced that Valence Technologies,Inc. of Austin,Texas as well as China,Northern Ireland &Las Vegas,Nevada chose Leander,Texas as the site for their $585 million dollar facility. Valence has applied for an Electric Drive Vehicle Battery &Component Manufacturing Initiative Grant as part of the Recovery Act. [...] According to the Indoor Air Quality Association problems with the air inside a home may cause the home’s occupants to have issues with both comfort and health even causing Sick Building Syndrome (see the US EPA site ). One friend of mine said that she had to rethink things when she was diagnosed with allergies and chemical [...] Austin,Texas will soon be having the 2009 Cool House Tour. This year there are twelve projects that will be on the tour. Homes were chosen for the tour based on their being examples of green building. [...] The new Austin Energy Audit in Austin,Texas is getting mixed reviews. I personally think that the ROI or Return on Investment can be great with energy efficiency improvements and I think an energy audit can be a great starting point for needed information on where and how your home is losing energy. [...] If you are looking for a veterinarian for your pet(s) who adds non-traditional medicine such as acupuncture and holistic medicine to his repertoire of traditional medical skills,you might try Crystal Mountain Animal Hospital on Bee Caves in Austin,Texas. [...] We just had another presentation at our Sky Realty Austin office about the new City of Austin Ordinance requiring energy audits. Today’s presenter was Living Green,an energy audit and home energy conservation company in Austin,Texas. Now,since June 1st,2009,any home sold in Austin,Texas that uses Austin Energy is required to [...] I know funerals,funeral homes &death are a taboo subject for many,including my husband. So,if taboo for you too, then move on to another article. Me,I am interested in anything that professes to be “green”or “eco-friendly”even if it is a funeral home. And funeral homes and dying do not bother [...] | |||||
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