Great article from the Elmhurst Press about how rain gardens on your lot can help prevent Elmhurst-wide flooding in the future. I couldn’t agree more on the idea! Now, what’s a fair way to implement it?
Interesting calculations on how big a rain garden you need to compensate for your roof side.
Temperatures are heating up for the next week. With warm days and cool nights, the end of summer in Chicago is a unique opportunity to virtually eliminate your need for air conditioning – and it is easier than you may think! I think being green is all about doing the most with the least. “Fan [...]
Great article in the Elmhurst Press today about Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition’s effort to make it easier to make older Elmhurst homes more energy efficient. Whether you live in Elmhurst or not, great background on why it makes sense to pay attention to the comfort and efficiency of your home today.
For a step-by-step overview of [...]
Last week, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity selected the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance to oversee a new incentive program for Illinois homeowners. Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR will package the how-to, the who-can-do-it and consumer rebates and financing to make Illinois homes more efficient! More information will be available as the [...]
Join the Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition for a FREE workshop. Discover why the typical Elmhurst home uses more energy than the average home in Chicagoland. And learn about a budget-friendly approach to make your home more comfortable while you cut your energy bills and make Elmhurst a cooler place to live! [...]
My last posted covered some tips on saving water ASAP, with water bills likely to increase 30%! On Friday, the Elmhurst Press included a story about some Elmhurst College students selling rain barrels for $25, with free local delivery included. The idea is part of a class “Change the World Project” and the rain barrels [...]
Accounting errors at the DuPage Water Commission means water rates could potentially go up by 30% in the short-term. Check out my post on the Mainstreet Organization of REALTOR’s blog for an update on what is happening, and smart and easy strategies to cut your water use at home!
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day LINDAM Property Group is offering special promotional pricing on the green home (LEED-inspired!) at 250 N Myrtle. The price until 4/22 is $40K off in honor of the 40th anniversary or $748,500.
Buyers and their brokers are invited to tour the home on Sunday, April 18th from [...]
Measuring energy usage it the 5th step in the 5×10 Challenge and the glue that holds things together. Measuring gives you a baseline to start from, inspires you to do better, helps you find room for improvment and tells the story so you can get more value out of your improvements when you sell.
Measuring your [...]
Remember, ENERGY STAR appliance rebates in the State of Illinois will be available with purchases beginning April 16th until April 25th (or sooner if the funds run out). ENERGY STAR dishwashers are eligible for a 15% rebate at the register. Some manufacturers and retailers may be offering additional rebates.
If you are planning to purchase a [...]