Making the Move to a Greener Tomorrow

Boomers are on the move. In their quest for a more comfortable retirement, they are looking for economical ways to build homes and cut expenses once they ve moved in. Many are turning to energy-efficient, green homes.

According to the government of Australia, green homes reduce the need for expensive heating and cooling appliances/equipment; reduce appliance running costs and therefore energy bills; [and] reduce energy related greenhouse gas emissions.

With the issue of global warming at the forefront of daily news reports, people have become more conscious of the effects the population is having on the planet. In turn, more people are coming up with creative ways to build energy-efficient homes. Some methods Passive Solar, Strawbale, Earthbag, and

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Berm are becoming more well-known, and materials used are readily available and not very expensive. Bob Vila, host of Bob Vila s Home Again television show, sums it up this way:

The emphasis here is on innovation, especially when it comes to energy savings and environmentally conscious building design. The goal is to bring site, climate, the environment, comfort, and design together in one affordable project.

These types of homes can still be a bit pricier than conventional wood-stud homes, but according to the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), such things as window placement, type of windows used, and sealing all air leaks (producing a 50% reduction in utility costs), will help immensely in reaping the benefits of an energy-efficient

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home. And the home type will also make a difference in cost savings.

Building a new home can be exciting and nerve-racking, all at the same time. But if the proper steps are taken in advance, the return on investment will soon be evident.

Resources:
www.bobvila.com
www.fastpitchnetworking.com
www.energy.sa.gov.au
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-eff/energy.html
www.energy.sa.gov.au

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