Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) urged those homeowners in Orange and Ulster county who sustained damage to their household appliances to apply for funding through the new Household Appliance Grant Program. Read More...
Archive for the ‘Energy Efficiency’ Category
Larkin Urges Homeowners To Apply For New Household Appliance Grant Program
Monday, September 19th, 2011
Brand Neutral, Fuel Neutral, Customer Focused
Monday, August 8th, 2011
There are many alternatives when making upgrades to your home. These alternatives can be daunting, and there are no shortage of manufacturers, trades people and fuel providers competing for your hard-earned money. Read More...
Going Green or Green-Washing? Part 1
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Some interesting and legitimate skepticism has come out in the media recently suggesting that not all “Green” companies are as “Green” as they present themselves. Read More...
Is Your Disposable Income – Better or Worse?
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
We have control over our lives in a multitude of ways. We can choose our destiny, or we can be controlled by circumstances that we perceive are bigger than us. Read More...
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Sometimes we are chastised for recommending work and giving customers information and options on repairs or upgrades that the customer can get away with ignoring. But are they really getting away with it? Read More...
Light Green: Water Saving Aerators
Monday, May 16th, 2011
Common opinion is that solar panels or costly technology are the only way to “go green.” Take it from the thirty-year experienced, energy-efficiency professionals at Go Green Express Home Services: that’s just not true. Granted, solar, geothermal and other high-efficiency units have huge upside, but there are simple options to start “going green” that fit all budgets: take aerators, for example. Read More...
Geothermal Heat Pumps: What Are They? Why Are They So Efficient?
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
The federal government gives an energy rebate of 30% for geothermal heat pumps. As far as I know the only other classification that gets this kind of residential subsidy (and is ready for prime time) is solar. Free money for energy upgrades is a constantly changing area and each Go Green energy professional carries a book with the current programs available in our region. The 30% rebate is a whopper and has been in place for quite a while, but you never know when this government give-away will go away. Read More...
