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GREEN DELAWAREANS ●
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Colter Construction unveils
Delaware's Most Energy Efficient Home
Terrance Babbie, President of Colter
Construction, welcomed a standing room only crowd at a ribbon cutting
ceremony at Sandstone on Wednesday, unveiling Delaware's most energy
efficient house, with a HERS rating of 49. Delaware State Housing
Authority Director, Anas Ben Addi, praised Colter's commitment to
building homes that are not simply efficient, but affordable as well. Ed
Minch of Energy Services Group, the home's certified energy rater,
educated the crowd about how a home achieves its score.
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS®), by the Residential Energy Services
Network's (RESNET), provides a score which represents the energy
efficiency of a home. The lower the HERS score, the more energy
efficient the home is. The average existing home, built in the 1960's
through the early 90's, typically receives a HERS rating around 130.
Current building code for new construction requires a minimum rating of
100. EPA Energy Star Rated homes are required to score 85 or lower.
Standard new construction with a HERS rating of 70 or below is almost
unheard of, so for this Colter Construction newly built home to receive
a score of 49 is truly beyond compare!
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Green Jobs & Clean Energy
in Delaware's Future
At the White House sponsored Clean Energy and Economy forum in Bensalem, PA, Gov. Jack Markell remarked that "As we move toward a more sustainable future, we are creating incredible market opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing business". Markell was joined by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu in leading the forum to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and clean energy technologies.
The issues covered at Thursday's venue are many of the same issues Gov. Markell has emphasized for quite some time, including clean energy generation, creating businesses and jobs around emerging green technologies and better utilization of Delaware's natural resources. According to Secretary Chu, the White House administration has made green energy a priority in the allocation of funds from the recovery act.
Recently passed legislation requires Delaware to reduce electricity usage by ...continued
Energy Efficiency for Buyers
A green realtor bring you an understanding of energy efficiency and the cost or savings associated with insulation, windows, appliances, heating and cooling systems. They will recommend the use of a qualified energy rater to inspect the home, examine any possible problems and suggest practical solutions toward making it a more efficient and livable environment.
A green realtor is available to help you address environmental issues including: indoor air quality, ventilation, uses of low/no VOC paints, quality radon testing and reliable water testing. If you are building, your green realtor will have an understanding of the energy savings that can come from ...continued
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ENERGY |
Fenwick Adopts 33-foot Height
Limit for Wind Systems
By Monica Fleming, Coastal Point, Staff Reporter
Special allowances for wind-energy systems might seem like a no-brainer in
an overtly “green” town like Fenwick Island has been in recent years, but
town council members paused this week to really delve into the logistics of
wind turbines in a residential area.
The Town of Fenwick Island, known for its Environmental Committee and
ahead-of the-curve residents who are outspoken on everything from recycling
to the Indian River power plant’s coal-ash pile, put its collective foot
down on tall wind turbines at their public hearing and council meeting on
Friday, Aug. 28, capping the town’s allowable height for turbines at a firm
33 feet – just 3 feet higher than the town’s overall maximum building
height.
There were six exasperated “aye” votes to pass the ordinance and one very
unhappy “nope.”
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As consumers become more environmentally
conscious and energy costs continue to rise, businesses are rapidly
adopting environmentally friendly business practices.
Many business owners fear it's too costly to adopt eco-friendly
practices, however, small investments can reap large gains. Green
practices can save money while creating happier customers and a healthier
planet.
These resources help small businesses expand their businesses
while saving energy costs.
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Delaware's Coastal Cleanup Draws
Record 2,000 Volunteers
This year’s Delaware Coastal Cleanup on
Sept. 19 drew a record 2,000 volunteers, according to site captain’s
reports. Volunteers from civic groups to businesses to families cleaned
up 42 sites throughout Delaware from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.
“We have some of the most pristine beaches in the nation, and our record
volunteer turnout in this year’s Coastal Cleanup demonstrates why,” said
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara. “The number of youth groups and students
who took part is especially encouraging, because we have a new
generation learning hands-on about the importance of keeping trash out
of our waterways and marshes and off our beaches.”
Volunteers included numerous Scout troops and 4-H Clubs, high school
honor students, a squadron from Dover Air Force Base, employees from a
shipping company and several other businesses, a University of Delaware
alumni group, a garden club, the Delaware Surf Riders, a skim boarding
team, church and school groups, and beach community members and
visitors, as well as many families and individuals.
“We had beautiful, sunny fall weather, and hundreds of wonderful and
enthusiastic volunteers came out to support this important effort. We’d
like to thank each and every one of them for helping to make our
waterways and beaches cleaner,” said Joanna Wilson, Delaware Coastal
Cleanup coordinator.
Topping the list of interesting or unusual items this year are a
mattress and box spring, two child seats,
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This mini solar kits teach children the benefits of solar energy while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. The newest member of this popular line is the 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit, an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Children use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy, and two different planes.
The kit costs surprisingly little at around $20. Although the kit relies on solar energy, you can just power the kit using a bright 50 Watt light bulb. It’s bound to keep kids (big and small) amused for a little while.Available at Sundance Solar