Energy Efficiency

 

While living green is about conserving the environment, you can also conserve energy and the money in your pocket.

Did you know that 20-40% of a home’s heat loss occurs through its windows? By focusing on problem areas like windows and doors as well as installing high performance heating and cooling systems, you can reduce excessive energy use, which will help keep your utility bills down and your savings up. Not to mention the fact that you will contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletion. Using more energy-efficient materials to insulate your home will also prevent moisture from accumulating and causing mold to grow. This will improve your home’s air quality as well as your overall health.

 

Energy Trust of Oregon

Get a home energy audit to learn what you can do to conserve energy and lower your monthly utility bill. If you are an Oregon Customer of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, or Cascade Natural, you qualify for this FREE energy assessment.

 

arEnergy Star

Energy Star products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Learn more about what qualifies a product as Energy Star. Learn About Rebates on Energy Star Products

 

sPortland General Electric

Learn how to save from the energy experts. Visit PGE’s website.

 

dNW Natural

Every thing you need to know about natural gas is available at NW Natural’s website.

 

xEarth Advantage Homes

Looking for a new construction home or a remodeled home that meets the Earth Advantage criteria. Read more about what makes Earth Advantage Sustainable and Green.

 

xFun Facts about Saving Energy

Kids can help make a difference while having fun. Teach children from an early age to be consciences about energy. It can help you save money as well as set standards for future generations.

 

Hasson Agent Green Real Estate Tips
Over 2.5 million tons of carpet is discarded in the U.S. each year.

Replacing sections with carpeting tiles can significantly lower this figure. If 10,000 people purchased carpeting by the tile, it would prevent 163,000 pounds of unused carpet from ending up in landfills.

Reusing building materials decreases demand for virgin materials and landfill space.

Vintage materials are often less expensive and more unique. If 10,000 people recycled building materials, the amount of energy saved would be equal to the energy produced by 78 million gallons of gasoline—enough to drive an SUV around the earth 55,000 times.

Applying for a green mortgage increases your buying power.

Energy-efficient construction and retrofitting not only improve the resale value of your home, but can also increase your home-buying power. Lenders treat expected energy savings as income, allowing borrowers to qualify for larger mortgages. If 10,000 people converted to Energy Star-qualified homes, the oil saved each year would fill 6,000 hot tubs.

Having a plant about every 10 square feet in your house can provide great air filtration.

Plants such as philodendrons and peace lilies do an excellent job of absorbing airborne pollutants and are easy to keep. If 10,000 people unplugged their 24-hour electric air purifiers in favor of air-filtering plants for one year, the electricity saved could power a 29-story building for a month.