Tag Archives: Retrofit

Program Helps Seniors Slash Energy Bills

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Laura

Did you know most counties offer a program to make a senior’s home more energy efficient? In a typical Elmhurst home, there’s a potential savings of $600 per year!  A great gift to share with a neighbor.  And on a blizzard … Continue reading →

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Retrofit Observations from Greenbuild

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Laura

Check out my observations from Greenbuild as featured in a blog on the Efficiency First website.

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Finally! – Bright Ideas for CFL’s

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Laura

CFL’s save energy.  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard this.  But in the push to promote CFL’s, we’ve missed an important point – that the color of CFL’s matter.  So that means you use a different CFL … Continue reading →

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Transforming Green Remodeling in Chicago!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Laura

Great interview in Crains today with CNT/energy’s CEO, Anne Evens.  The article highlights the Energy Savers program I am currently working on, as well as the extensive Chicago Region Retrofit Ramp-Up program that will bring information, financing and skilled workers to the … Continue reading →

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Retrofit Adds Value! see GreenHomes America

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Laura

Thanks to my friends at GreenHomes America for allowing me to guest post today!  http://t.co/pXni6bo

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Reason #204 to Get an Energy Audit – No scare tactics!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Laura

I was at the Chicago Ridge Home Depot on Saturday to talk about home retrofits during their Fall Extravaganza.  It was great fun and I was able to hook a few families up with some specific home energy resources which … Continue reading →

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Retrofit Info & More – Come see me at Home Depot on 10/2

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Laura

Chicago Ridge Home Depot is hosting their Fall Extravaganza on Sat 10/2.  I’ll be presenting a Home Weatherization Clinic – Learn about do-it-yourself projects you can do to prepare for winter and earn the federal ENERGY STAR tax credit.  The … Continue reading →

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Why Retrofit is a Great Real Estate Tool

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Laura

My thoughts on the savings and value potential of a home retrofit was featured on the national blog site today:  Diaries of a Mad Mortgage Broker – The Adventures of Dale Siegel.  Check out her blog for info on how retrofit … Continue reading →

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Project Sage (Retrofit) Needs Your Help!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Laura

The green remodel/retrofit of my own home launched my energy-efficiency consulting career.  But behind the scenes it is also helping me honor a very special friend.  I am asking for your help to finalize my memorial to her!   In 1997 I mentored … Continue reading →

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Green future for vintage homes in Elmhurst

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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