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RE: Where are all the green jobs.
Many green jobs are just going to be the same old jobs but with funding earmarked for green jobs. Too few people in high up positions really understand what green jobs are and what it will take to shift the societal consciousness. The green jobs w ...
by houdini in Beyond the Home on 23 Aug 2010 09:52 AM
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RE: BIM and Green Design
There is also great integration with energy modeling software with some BIM packages. You just build the model with all the appropriate specifications and you can run an energy audit and see places for improvement.
by houdini in A Larger Perspective on 23 Jan 2010 01:23 PM
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RE: Hot Tubbin... Eco Style!
Is this a sustainable choice or just a greener than the other hot tubs choice? Curious. I too love the hot tub life and have read up a bit on these. I would say they look pretty nice. Have you thought about linking it to a rainwater collection s ...
by houdini in Energy Modeling, Design, Planning and Construction on 29 Jun 2009 07:42 PM
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RE: LED bulbs???????????
I don't see this as viable as a replacement for either incandescent or CFL yet. If I replaced all the bulbs in my house (note that this would be a reduction in output with only 40-60 watt "equivalent outputs), it would cost me over $2000. That jus ...
by houdini in Appliances, Lights and Fixtures on 28 Jun 2009 10:09 AM
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RE: Save Energy- Save Earth!
I don't know if all plastic is bad though. I know that there are some that rail against plastics because many if not most of them come from oil based processes. Certainly, there are plastics made from non-oil products, but even then, the need for ...
by houdini in Energy on 28 Jun 2009 10:07 AM
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RE: biofuels are a farse
hold up.. cleaner? cheaper? please!. I will give you the renewable resource one, but the others are nominal improvements at best. burning any carbon based substance will produce CO2 as well as other toxins and greenhouse gasses. Biofuels are a ...
by houdini in Energy on 14 Apr 2009 08:43 PM
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RE: Why aren't you green yet?
It costs too much. I am on a tight budget with the kids and somewhat shaky job security. I just can't find justification on spending more for certain items. I do do my part though., I recycled (0 cost). I do reuse my plastic bags either as garb ...
by houdini in Your Stories on 30 Mar 2009 08:10 AM
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RE: LED bulbs???????????
are you talking about the geobulb? I find it ridiculous. I have heard it has a ten year lifespan. So for $12 a year you can have one light bulb that sucks only 7.5 watts. Doesn't seem even close to financially feasible.
by houdini in Appliances, Lights and Fixtures on 30 Mar 2009 08:08 AM
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