Actual Environmental Energy Home ideas !!!

February 16, 2010 by Tim  
Filed under Renovating, environmental features, tips

I have just been challenged, as what have I really done in the renovation area, that is an environmental improvement??? Hey, Hold my feet to the flames  !!!
Below I offer a laundry list approach for energy saving ideas.
1    Built Thermal mass into the home, via an internal brick wall.
2   Installed eleven, “Cover Windows” the poor man’s Double Glazing for $3,500 at one fifth the cost of double glazing.
3    Built a terracotta tile  roof, instead of corrugated iron. Install ceiling insulation “Batts”.
4   Installed 48 new low energy Fluorscent light bulbs. Remove incandescant light bulbs.

5    Installed internal shaded plastic coating on windows.
6    Moved the living area into the Kitchen.
7    Have a Solar Hot water service.
8    Built outside retractable blinds to keep the heat off the windows.
9    Have the home set up for zones of living to retain the heat in winter.
10  Employed the Home  Environmental Assessor, paid by the guvernment!
11   Installed efficent gas driven hot water pipe and heat bank system.
12   Removed large trees blocking the warm Northern sunlight.
13   Removed the Tumble dryer and replaced it with Clothes horses.
14   Built laminated glass front door to let in the light.
15   Put in as many as seven opening  Skylights into a home.
16   Bought Flywire screens on all the windows, so one can let the breeze in.
17  Built  a  several security screen front doors, for the breeze, again.
18  Removed electric heaters and replaced with gas heating.
19  Replaced door and  window  flush  seals.
20  Install roof wind driven heater extractor fan.
21  Install an energy smart power board.Google has such a product.Bunnings sell an inexpensive one.
I don’ t intend to argue the point, but  I have done plenty, as I am critically aware of the rise and future rise in gas and electricity costs.
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