Friends and clients keep asking me if it is really hard and costly to retrofit a non-energy efficient home. My answer is, “It’s very easy,” and, “What is your budget?” You don’t have to buy a Platinum-designated LEED home to save energy. There are a wide array of options, but for the purpose of this [...]
The jury is still out on that one. LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs are many times more efficient than even CFL light bulbs. They last many times longer as well. The technology, however, is so new that 1) they are still very expensive, and 2) not all the bugs have been worked out. I predict, however, [...]
If I had to pick one criteria in looking for a house, what would it be? For me, it would be an Ocean View. Great if it’s a Northern or Eastern view because you don’t generally have to deal with the hot afternoon setting sun, but if the view is towards the South or West, [...]
Authorized for release by the Listing Agent, Beverly Molfino with MacArthur And Company: Not yet on the MLS! ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, this incredible property (MLS# 228230) on the Hamakua Coast is completely self-sufficient. 29 Acres of Sustainable living. Listed Price: $1,850,000 (-$350,000) New Price: $1,200,000 (-$650,000) Sold “As Is”; Close in 30 days.
CFL’s use approximately 1/4 the amount of energy needed to power an equivalent incandescent lamp. CFL’s (compact fluorescent light) produce light differently than a normal light bulb (incandescent). If you had a lightbulb that was 100 watts, your replacement CFL would be approx. 25 watts. That is where you will save money on your electric [...]
Assuming he can get the Congressional Motley Crew to go along, Obama’s “Homestar” program would offer a rebate of $1,000 or more to people who purchase energy saving equipment. The details are not spelled out yet but there have been several proposals.
Why Are You Heating Your House In Hawaii? You are probably wondering, “what in the world does an Easy Bake Oven have to do with heating a house?” Lots, actually. If a teeny tiny light bulb can bake a cake, imagine how much heat it can add to an already warm room. Incandescent lighting is [...]
If you were like me a few years ago and someone asked me to get a Hawaii home energy audit, I would have called my CPA to schedule one!
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