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Energy Efficiency and Green Building
by Jerry H. Simpson
Energy Efficiency and Green Building – Now more important than ever.
As I write this article the gulf coast has just been hit by the devastation of hurricane Katrina. From a human perspective it is truly a disaster and I encourage everyone to help out in anyway they can as brave folks struggle to get back on their feet while mourning the loss of loved ones and of their worldly possessions.
From a business perspective, it got me to thinking about things. When I saw the market today punish energy stocks as oil prices continue to rise I realized that there is maybe a business wake-up call in amongst this human tragedy.
We need to rethink the way we build and live in our homes. The focus has to be on energy efficiency and using products that make sense from the energy aspect but also from the sustainability aspect. It is time that we adopt – on a broad scale – new technologies and practices that decrease our reliance on traditional energy/building sources and welcome in these new technologies. It is not longer ok to say, “Well, that the way my dad did it, so it is good enough for me.” News flash! Your dad didn’t have access to all the tools that you do – use them!
Since this site is dedicated to heating systems, I will stop my rant and try to give a practical suggestion when it comes to heating your home.
If you are building a new home the heating system is one of the most important considerations. Comfort, health and energy efficiency are key. With this in mind, have you considered radiant heat?
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Energy Efficiency and Green Building – Now
more important than ever.
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