tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33890770548474510502024-03-13T10:02:18.454-07:00The Eco-Friendly AngelEco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-572062885712359072016-05-18T11:51:00.000-07:002016-05-18T11:51:00.372-07:00Great News for Homeowners in Kentland<header style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><h1 class="page-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #183b8d; font-family: inherit; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://hiphomes.org/wp/hip-news/county-exec-tours-kentland-home-restoration-project/">County Exec Tours Kentland Home Restoration Project</a></h1>
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HIP’s Stephanie Proestel points out improvements to County Exec. Rushern Baker while Maryann Dillon and Mary Hunter look on.</div>
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On May 12, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker toured three blocks in the Kentland neighborhood of Landover, part of the County’s Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative. HIP, working in partnership with County agencies, the Neighborhood Design Center and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland, spearheaded improvements for 25 low-income homeowners in this targeted area. In addition, HIP is acquiring and gut renovating four vacant homes in the area using Maryland Community Legacy funds as well as County resources. Repairs and upgrades were completed by JD Clark Professional Services, a County-based minority woman-owned business, and Denison Landscaping, a County-based family business.</div>
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The County’s TNI team provided grants of approximately $12,000 per homeowner to undertake improvements such as window and siding repair and replacement, roof repair and replacement, new entry doors and fixtures, gutters and painting, and landscaping based on scopes of work developed by Rutkove Building Consultants. The County’s Raincheck Rebate program provided another $40,000 to install rainbarrels and permeable pavers that will absorb stormwater runoff from over 11,000 square feet of previously impermeable surfaces. Prince George’s County Department of Public Works invested over $700,000 in street paving and sidewalk repairs. The Neighborhood Design Center planted 115 street trees through the Right Tree, Right Place program. And Habitat for Humanity completed weatherization work and home repairs worth $40,000 on four homes.</div>
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To learn more about the project and view the “Before and After” photos of the Kentlands Restoration Program, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://hiphomes.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KPP-Booklet.compressed.pdf" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #183b8d; text-decoration: none;">click here</a>!</strong></div>
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A proud homeowner cuts the ribbon to her walkway with Council Member Andrea Harris and others.</div>
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Eco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-59694785234855338312016-01-13T11:58:00.001-08:002016-01-13T11:58:33.883-08:00Make Your Home More Energy Efficient At No Cost To You!<div id="ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_editmodepanel2" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
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Contact me directly at 301.830.4149 so that I can walk you through the process. This is for renters and homeowners.</h1>
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The <strong>EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program</strong> helps low income households with installation of energy conservation materials in their homes at no charge. These improvements will both reduce a household’s energy use and lower the monthly utility bills, and will also make occupants more comfortable and may improve the air quality and overall health of the family.</div>
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Households may participate in the program if their annual household income is equal to or less than the equivalent of 200% of the federal poverty level. Please see the chart below to find out if your household income qualifies you to take advantage of this program. In addition to meeting income requirements, you must also have an account with one of the five participating utility companies (BGE, Delmarva, PE, Pepco and SMECO). If you own your home, you must also be able to prove ownership of your home. If you rent your home, your landlord must be able to prove ownership and agree to participate in the program.</div>
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<sup>Effective February 6, 2015</sup></h3>
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<tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-1"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center; width: 201px;">1</td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$11,770</td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$23,540</td></tr>
<tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-1"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="text-align: center; width: 201px;">2</td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-1" style="text-align: center;">$15,930</td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="text-align: center;">$31,860</td></tr>
<tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-1"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center; width: 201px;">3</td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$20,090</td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$40,180</td></tr>
<tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-1"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="text-align: center; width: 201px;">4</td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-1" style="text-align: center;">$24,250</td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="text-align: center;">$48,500</td></tr>
<tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-1"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center; width: 201px;">5</td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$28,410</td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-1" style="background-color: #d3dfee; text-align: center;">$56,820</td></tr>
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Once we have determined that your household is <strong>eligible to participate in the program</strong>, you will be contacted by a local agency that will schedule a time for your home to receive an energy audit. The audit will prioritize the most effective ways to reduce your energy costs while increasing comfort. The local agency will discuss the results of the energy audit with you and schedule a contractor to come out to your home to complete the recommended work. As part of this process, the local agency will ask you to share information on your energy bills and may talk to you about things that you and your family can do to save even more energy. After the energy efficiency upgrades have been made to your home, the local agency will conduct another evaluation of your home to ensure that your home is operating more efficiently.</div>
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HELPFUL INFORMATION AND OTHER RESOURCES</h3>
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<li><a href="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/wap/guidancedocs.aspx" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;">Program Guidance for Network Partners</a></li>
<li><a href="http://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/Facts/energysavingtips.aspx" rel="popup standard 900 800 noicon" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;">15 Things That Will EmPOWER You To Save Money </a></li>
<li><a href="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/wap/default.aspx" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;">Weatherization Assistance Program</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/HousingDevelopment/Pages/meeha/meehaempower.aspx" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;">Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability-EmPOWER</a></li>
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Housing and Building Energy Programs<br />7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706<br />1-855-583-8976<br />
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<tr><td><a href="http://www.bgesmartenergy.com/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Baltimore Gas and Electric" src="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/PublishingImages/bge.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />Baltimore Gas and Electric</a></td><td><a href="https://www.smeco.coop/save/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative" src="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/PublishingImages/smeco.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative</a></td><td><a href="http://www.delmarva.com/energy/conservation/mdinformation/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Delmarva Power" src="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/PublishingImages/demarva.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />Delmarva Power</a></td><td><a href="http://www.alleghenypower.com/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Potomac Edison" src="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/PublishingImages/AlleghenyPower.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />Potomac Edison</a></td><td><a href="http://www.pepco.com/energy/conservation/meiin/" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Potomac Electric Power Company" src="http://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/PublishingImages/pepco.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /><br />Potomac Electric Power Company</a></td></tr>
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Patriot Connect is a SMECO program designed to help veterans and active military personnel who may be having a difficult time transitioning back into the community.</div>
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As reports in the media indicate, the high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel has been at the root of an increased number of suicides. Nationally, as many as 22 veterans commit suicide every day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.</div>
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For new customers, SMECO’s customer service personnel are empowered to waive the service application fee and the customer deposit for eligible veterans and military personnel.</div>
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For existing customers, customer service personnel may grant an extension for eligible veterans or active military personnel in need of assistance.</div>
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Prince George’s County Department of Social Services <br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" /><a href="tel:+301-909-6300" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">301-909-6300</a></div>
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<strong style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;"><a href="http://veterans.maryland.gov/maryland-department-of-veterans-affairs-veterans-trust-fund/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;" target="_blank">Veterans Trust Fund, Maryland Dept. of Veterans Affairs</a> (Veterans only)</strong><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" /><a href="tel:+410-974-2399" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">410-974-2399</a></div>
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<strong style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;"><a href="http://washingtonareafuelfund.org/get-assistance/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;" target="_blank">Salvation Army/WAFF</a></strong><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" /><a href="tel:+301-638-9532" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">301-638-9532</a> (Call for an appointment)</div>
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<strong style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;"><a href="http://www.dhr.state.md.us/blog/?p=201" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;" target="_blank">Calvert County Department of Social Services </a></strong><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" /><a href="tel:+443-550-6900" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">443-550-6900</a></div>
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<strong style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;"><a href="http://www.dllr.state.md.us/county/stmarys/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;" target="_blank">Southern Maryland JobSource </a></strong><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" />Prince Frederick - <a href="tel:+443-550-6750" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">443-550-6750</a><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" />Waldorf - <a href="tel:+301-645-8712" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">301-645-8712</a><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; max-height: 1e+06px;" />Leonardtown - <a href="tel:+301-880-2800" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #daae23; max-height: 1e+06px; outline: none;">301-880-2800</a></div>
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Eco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-39724985291017829812015-02-18T05:45:00.003-08:002015-02-18T05:45:45.236-08:00Elysian Energy Offers Home Energy Check-Up to Dominion VA Power Subscribers<div id="PageTitle" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">
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<a href="http://elysianenergy.com/home-energy/quick-home-energy-check-up/">Home Energy Check-Up</a></h1>
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How does it work?</h2>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQbfyGnPMc" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Check out our video</a> detailing the measures and benefits!</div>
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Getting Started</h2>
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Have a Home Energy Check-Up completed and you’ll receive a personalized report showing the projected energy and potential cost savings you could earn resulting from the implementation of options identified during the check-up.</div>
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Once you provide documentation that some of the recommended energy efficiency improvements have been made, a portion of the check-up price will be refunded, up to the full price of the check-up for measures completed at the time of the check-up.</div>
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Program Details</h2>
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This program can help reduce costs while improving the efficiency of your home. We make it easy to participate and customize the recommendations to maximize the benefits for you.</div>
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The Home Energy Check-Up provides you with:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">An on-site analysis of your energy use</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">A report which contains cost-effective options and easy-to-follow recommendations to help you reduce your energy usage</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Financial incentives that cover approved measures</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Connection to prequalified contractors who can perform the work</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Equipment installation at your convenience</li>
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Dominion’s Home Energy Check-Up offers incentives for the installation of a variety of energy saving measures, including:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">compact florescent light bulbs,</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">efficient faucet aerators and showerheads,</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">replacement air filters for air conditioners,</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">door weather-stripping, and</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">smart outlet strips.</li>
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<a href="https://www.dom.com/library/domcom/pdfs/virginia-power/ways-to-save/residential-energy-check-up-rebate-chart.pdf" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Here's a complete list of approved measures</a>.<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #009900; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_light, 'Segoe UI Light', 'Segoe WP Light', wf_segoe-ui_normal, 'Segoe UI', Segoe, 'Segoe WP', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;">
The Results</h2>
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The average one-time incentive is approximately $230, based on the number of energy saving measures installed during the visit.</div>
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Note: One audit per location.</em></strong><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #009900; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_light, 'Segoe UI Light', 'Segoe WP Light', wf_segoe-ui_normal, 'Segoe UI', Segoe, 'Segoe WP', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;">
Participate Now</h2>
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Contact local, participating contractor at <a href="http://elysianenergy.com/home-energy/quick-home-energy-check-up/">Elysian Energy</a> or <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; line-height: normal;">Operations Director, Whitney Cooper at </span><a href="tel:240-393-4495" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; line-height: normal;" target="_blank" value="+12403934495">240-393-4495</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; line-height: normal;"> or </span><a href="mailto:whitney@elysianenergy.com" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; line-height: normal;" target="_blank">whitney@elysianenergy.com</a>.</div>
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On the day of the Home Energy Check-Up the contractor will do the following:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Perform a 2-3 hour walkthrough of your home</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Upon completion of the Home Energy Check-Up, the contractor will generate a personalized report that recommends certain direct install measures that can be completed the day of the check-up and are eligible for rebates as well as project more advanced savings opportunities you can also take advantage of.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ask for your information in order to complete the electronic rebate application for you</li>
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You will receive a confirmation email the day your rebate information is received. After you receive the initial confirmation email, you can check your rebate status using <a href="https://www.dom.com/residential/dominion-virginia-power/sign-in" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;">Manage Your Account</a> or by calling <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">1-888-366-8280</strong>.</div>
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Your rebate check will be mailed directly to you. Customers may also assign their rebate directly to the contractor for instant savings on the cost of services. Not all contractors offer the instant rebate option. Contact your participating contractor for additional rebate details.</div>
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For more information, check out the <a href="https://www.dom.com/residential/dominion-virginia-power/ways-to-save/energy-conservation-programs/home-energy-checkup/home-energy-check-up-faqs" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;">program FAQs</a> or call <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">1-888-366-8280</strong>.</div>
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Additional Information</h2>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/residential/dominion-virginia-power/ways-to-save/energy-conservation-programs/energy-conservation-link-to-savings" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;">Register and Get Rewarded!</a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/residential/dominion-virginia-power/ways-to-save/energy-conservation-programs/home-energy-checkup/home-energy-check-up-terms-conditions" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;">Home Energy Check-Up Terms and Conditions</a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/library/domcom/pdfs/virginia-power/ways-to-save/residential-energy-check-up-rebate-chart.pdf" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Home Energy Check-Up Rebate Chart</a></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/library/domcom/pdfs/virginia-power/ways-to-save/residential-energy-checkup-payment-option-form.pdf" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0066ff; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Home Energy Check-Up Rebate Application</a></li>
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Eco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-14627216265087608662015-02-13T05:30:00.000-08:002015-02-13T05:30:07.383-08:00Maryland's Tax Free Weekend for Certain Energy Star Products <table style="font-family: verdana;" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format"><tbody>
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Consumers will get a break from the state's 6 percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products from February 14-16, 2015. During Shop Maryland Energy weekend, the following Energy Star products are tax free:<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Air conditioners</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Washers and dryers</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Furnaces</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Heat pumps</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Boilers</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Solar water heaters (tax-exempt at all times now)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Standard size refrigerators</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Dehumidifiers</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Programmable thermostats</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Compact fluorescent light bulbs</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs</li>
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Shop Maryland Energy weekend will occur in perpetuity (or until legislative amendment) from the Saturday immediately preceding the third Monday in February until the third Monday of February. Additionally, a tax free week on clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will occur every year during the second week of August.<br />
From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, through midnight on Monday, February 16, 2015, qualifying ENERGY STAR products will be exempt from Maryland’s six percent sales tax. A list of exempt and taxable items is available on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.marylandtaxes.com, or by calling the Taxpayer Service Section at 410-260-7980 in Central Maryland or toll-free 1-800-MD TAXES from elsewhere.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://energy.maryland.gov/" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">Maryland Energy Administration</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.energy.gov/" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">Energy.gov</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mde.state.md.us/Pages/Home.aspx" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">Maryland Department of the Environment</a></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bgesmartenergy.com/" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">BGE Smart Energy Saver Programs</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pepco.com/energy/conservation/meiin/" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">PEPCO Energy Saver Programs</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.delmarva.com/energy/conservation/mdinformation/" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">Delmarva Power Energy Saver Programs</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.smeco.coop/saveEnergy/index.aspx" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">SMECO Energy Saver Programs</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.firstenergycorp.com/save_energy/save_energy_maryland.html" style="color: #00264d; font-weight: bold;">Potomac Edison Energy Saver Programs</a></li>
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Consumer home ownership site HouseLogic has a whole list of ways you and your clients can avoid gobbling up more energy than necessary this Thanksgiving. They've mapped out ways to save on energy before Turkey day as well as during the cooking and cleanup processes. Keep these tips in mind, and consider sending them to homeowners and clients who are concerned about the high energy costs of entertaining.</div>
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<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Install a dimmer switches. Every time you dim a bulb’s brightness by 10 percent, you’ll double its lifespan.</li>
<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Plan side dishes that can cook simultaneously with the turkey. If you cook dishes at the same temperature at the same time, you’ll reduce the amount of time the oven has to be running.</li>
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<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">The oven will keep your home cozy, so you can lower your house thermostat a few degrees.</li>
<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you use your oven’s convection feature, you'll reduce the required temperature and cooking time and cut your energy use by about 20 percent.</li>
<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Use microwaves and slow cookers whenever possible, as they both use less energy than ovens overall.</li>
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<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Scrape plates instead of rinsing. Then, use your dishwasher (on the air-dry setting) on whatever dishes you can, as it saves both energy and water.</li>
<li style="list-style-position: inside; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Compost your non-meat food waste.</li>
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Houselogic doesn't just dole out energy tips; they also have a separate piece all about <a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/easy-thanksgiving/?search_link_clicked=How%20to%20Clean%20Up%20After%20Thanksgiving%20in%20Half%20the%20Time" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">how to clean up after thanksgiving in half the time</a>. Cheers!</div>
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<em style="padding: 0px 3px 0px 0px;">Source: "<a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/saving-energy/how-to-use-less-energy-thanksgiving-day" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">9 Ways to Avoid Gobbling Up Energy on Thanksgiving</a>," Houselogic (Nov. 12, 2012)</em></div>
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1st - Sign up with Elysian Energy to receive your Quick Home Energy Check Up (QHEC). This is a service that is already included in your utility bill so if you don't take advantage of it you are really missing an opportunity to use what you've already paid for and also an opportunity to save money on your utility bills with this service. You will receive a call from Elysian Energy to schedule your QHEC. There is, again, no additional cost. They will come to your home and provide CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, low flow shower heads, power strips and pipe wrap for your hot water tank. This small step toward living GREEN can save you hundreds of dollars per year off of your utility bills! (Currently servicing Pepco and BGE customers)<br /><br /><a href="https://elysianenergy.wufoo.com/forms/keller-williams-energy-efficiency-signup/">Here is the Quick Home Energy Check-up link</a>: Put your agent's name at the bottom and if you don't have one put my name Angel Brown.</div>
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2nd - The next level up would be to have an <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=hpwes_profiles.showSplash" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Energy Audit</a>. This is the more comprehensive way to tell where your home is losing energy/money. There is a monetary cost to the audit. They are $400; however, the utility companies will subsidize $300 of that so you only pay $100! The intrinsic value of having this audit done however is priceless. In addition to energy findings your home will be tested for health and safety issues. Once you know how your home performs you can take steps to remedy any deficiencies. Plus, having this audit unlocks the rebates up to $3,800 offered by the Home Performance with <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hpwes_for_homeowners" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Energy Star (HPwES) program</a> when you get the recommended work done on your home by an <a href="http://elysianenergy.com/home-energy/energy-audits/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">approved contractor</a>.</div>
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Real estate has always been the number 1 hot topic in a business and social setting. Most would agree that even when the conversation doesn’t start there it naturally flows there at some point. So what is the 2<sup>nd</sup> hottest topic in a business and social setting that everyone is expected to be able to intelligently discuss? It is sustainability; or as you may know it, energy efficiency and going GREEN. So how do we link the two?</div>
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When talking real estate what is the first item on the list? Value. There are countless third party websites that estimate the value of a home. If you ask any real estate professional; however, they will tell you that 99% of the time those estimates are way off. They only take into account one thing; the other sales in the surrounding area, not the style home, size home, or improvements to the home. Energy efficient improvements are a smart way to help your home's value catch up with the inflated values on the world wide web.</div>
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<a href="http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/education-resources/green-building-resources/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Appraisal Institute</a> has a specific certification program that instructs appraisers on how to recognize and valuate GREEN features siting it as a "specialized topic" that should be valued accurately.</div>
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The National Association of Realtors has a <a href="http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/green-resources/why-go-green" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">GREEN Designation</a> that educates realtors specifically on consulting, marketing, and selling GREEN homes.</div>
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Multi-listing services like, <a href="http://www.mris.com/about-mris/news/mris-releases-list-green-home-trends-popular-homebuyers-spring" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.</a>, track trends in home buying and consumer wants and expectations on energy efficiency. Andrew Strauch, Vice President of Product Innovation and Marketing stated that “With higher energy costs and an overall concern for the environment, more homebuyers increasingly factor in environmental efficiency when searching for a new home.”</div>
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The Challenge, created by Governor O'Malley and DataBay partners, invites programmers, scientists <span style="font-size: 11pt;">and other "civic hackers" to create data-driven applications that increase public engagement and aid in Chesapeake Bay restoration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Over one weekend, the Challenge will bring participants together with prominent environmental "futurists" who will describe some of the Chesapeake Bay's challenges and needs. These futurists will provide guidance, inspiration and knowledge to participants. In addition, environmental scientists from SERC and the EPA will be on hand throughout the weekend to offer their expertise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Participants will have access to a broad variety of robust data about the Chesapeake Bay, including decades of water samples from hundreds of locations describing everything from what fish to eat, to where to swim safely and what water bodies are under pollution restrictions.</span></div>
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Harnessing the power of new technologies, open data and innovation has the potential to reverse hundreds of years of Chesapeake Bay decline by fostering an unprecedented strengthening of public engagement and interest in restoring the Bay. </div>
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<b>Dear Colleagues,</b></div>
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The Maryland Department of the Environment has<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014F71_Yd3dKoGCasY33dVwXjO1q_q7l29dLgmunJ_f-nK0FDjaKHfJ3VouHHH05CylL4bLoscGqpyh99AA-a3GhXvasxiyRon_bqW7PJk-HPJ-5N_Eg0_7xR54C9YydknWfXwb48etQQNdRtl2Twdcf5W13QrjTxA6NVSQEHOWeksWy4O25X4KQcTA79pzXhZfmeg-uJykRsEmT2yyA6mUejHyyG4DCFf9j5rGFUUobopEz6NdgQBd56peQtXOouZMIQqqqwchCmmFLNIapWWJg==&c=kbWbSw64Ttdj68-T0pUyEPPNi7UrP6-JVCphLz234KZ33RfXFQg8tA==&ch=2lNkPek4h64lCLI7KfSp4z-EB08L0y92iH8TB2C_XjtqwlKBKczDOw==" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">drafted an ambitious policy framework</a> to nearly eliminate the inefficient disposal of solid waste and wastewater in Maryland. </div>
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The O'Malley-Brown Administration's proposed Zero Waste plan centers on a number of progressive waste reduction, reuse, recycling and energy recovery goals, and policy reforms and initiatives. It calls for establishing long-term 2040 recycling and waste diversion goals of 80 percent and 85 percent respectively - along with interim targets. </div>
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Proposed actions include: enhanced waste management reporting; new source reduction requirements; expanded composting, recycling and water use guidance and mandates; clean energy recovery incentives; expanded materials bans; numerous government lead-by-example initiatives; and market and job creation inducements.</div>
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Please review the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014F71_Yd3dKoGCasY33dVwXjO1q_q7l29dLgmunJ_f-nK0FDjaKHfJ3VouHHH05CylL4bLoscGqpyh99AA-a3GhXvasxiyRon_bqW7PJk-HPJ-5N_Eg0_7xR54C9YydknWfXwb48etQQNdRtl2Twdcf5W13QrjTxA6NVSQEHOWeksWy4O25X4KQcTA79pzXhZfmeg-uJykRsEmT2yyA6mUejHyyG4DCFf9j5rGFUUobopEz6NdgQBd56peQtXOouZMIQqqqwchCmmFLNIapWWJg==&c=kbWbSw64Ttdj68-T0pUyEPPNi7UrP6-JVCphLz234KZ33RfXFQg8tA==&ch=2lNkPek4h64lCLI7KfSp4z-EB08L0y92iH8TB2C_XjtqwlKBKczDOw==" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">draft plan</a> and email your comments to <a href="mailto:zerowaste.mde@maryland.gov" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">zerowaste.mde@maryland.gov</a> by<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1715247039" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, May 23</span></span>. </div>
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We look forward to your input.</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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Robert M. Summers</div>
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Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment</div>
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As energy prices continue to rise, solar and other renewable sources are becoming more affordable options for not only large utility-grade users, but also consumers. States help make the switch even more affordable with tax credits and other benefits currently on tap through at least 2016. This new field guide explores the basics of solar energy, how to get in the game, as well as current credits available both from federal and local authorities. <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(D. Shumaker, Senior Library Information Specialist)</span></div>
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Green Designation </h3>
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Looking for more formal training in renewable energy and green building practices? NAR's <a href="http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/green-courses/green-course-information" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Green designation</a> provides real estate professionals with the knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments, and communities so that they can list, market, and manage green properties as well as guide buyer-clients in purchasing green homes and buildings.</div>
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For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/index.cfm" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Green Resource Council</a> page. </div>
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The Basics</h3>
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<a href="http://search.proquest.com/docview/1507798767?accountid=41020&groupid=56652" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Solar subsidies help against financing headwinds</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Research Technology Management</em>, Mar./Apr. 2014). <span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Q</strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-credits/energy-tax-credits-2013/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The far-reaching benefits of the energy property tax credit</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Houselogic</em>, Feb. 18, 2014). — This tax season is the last you can claim it, unless Congress renews it for 2014, which is possible but not certain.</div>
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<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-09/la-dot-solar-tax-credit-price-tag-far-above-estimates" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">La. Solar tax credit price tag far above estimates</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Businessweek</em>, Aug. 9, 2012).</div>
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<a href="http://www.eere.energy.gov/basics/renewable_energy/solar.html" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Solar Energy Technologies</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">U.S. Department of Energy</em>, May 2011). — Solar energy technologies produce electricity from the energy of the sun.</div>
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<a href="http://solarbuzz.com/going-solar/using" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Using Solar Energy</a>,(<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Solarbuzz.com</em>, 2011). — Find out how the technology can be used, learn about the common types of systems and discover how quickly a solar system will pay for itself.</div>
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<a href="http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/ems/reports/lbnl-4121e.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tracking the Sun III: The Installed Cost of Photovoltaics in the U.S. from 1998-2009</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory</em>, Dec. 2010). — A new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that the average cost of going solar in the U.S. decreased significantly in 2010 following global module price declines in 2009. These latest reductions are part of a downward solar cost trend that is due in part to federal, state and local policies that build American demand for renewable energy.</div>
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Adding Solar & Renewable Energy</h3>
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<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/where-we-live/wp/2014/03/26/real-estate-matters-are-solar-panels-worth-the-investment/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Are solar panels worth the investment?</a> (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Washington Post</em>, Mar. 26, 2014). — You’ll have to judge for yourself.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/leasing-home-solar-power-system.html" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How to lease your own home solar power system</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kiplinger’s Personal Finance</em>, July 2012) — The big news in solar is the rise of leasing, which makes home systems more affordable and can save you money right away on your electric bill.</div>
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<a href="http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110527/entlife/705279959/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">One of state's largest solar electrical systems powers Palatine home</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicago Daily Herald</em>, May 29, 2011).</div>
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<a href="http://newscenter.lbl.gov/news-releases/2011/04/21/bright-spot-for-solar/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A Bright Spot for Solar</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory</em>, Apr. 21, 2011) — U.S. Department of Energy's Berkeley Lab study finds that photovoltaic systems boost the sales price of California homes.</div>
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<a href="http://search.proquest.com/docview/216404930?accountid=41020&groupid=56652" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Capturing the Sun</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Journal of Property Management</em>, Jan./Feb. 2010) — Solar power investments can offer long-term savings in energy costs. <span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Q</strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.houselogic.com/articles/is-solar-thermal-hot-water-for-you/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Is Solar-thermal Hot Water for You?</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">HouseLogic.com</em>, Oct. 7, 2010) — Roof-top solar panels that create hot water with sunshine significantly reduce energy bills and are relatively easy to install and maintain.</div>
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Solar/Renewable Energy Tax Credits</h3>
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Please note: While accurate at time of publication, tax credit information can change. Please check with Federal, State & Local authorities for the most up-to-date information.</div>
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<a href="http://www.houselogic.com/categories/taxes-incentives/tax-credits/energy-tax-benefits/?show_all=1#filter" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Energy Tax Credits</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">HouseLogic.com</em>, 2014) — A frequently updated resource of articles from HouseLogic.</div>
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<a href="http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/what-you-need-know-about-extended-federal-tax-credits-energy-efficiency" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What you need to know about the extended federal tax credits for energy efficiency</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Energy.gov</em>, 2013).</div>
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<a href="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">EnergyStar.gov</em>, 2013) — Available federal tax credits for various energy efficiencies are detailed with information on requirements, deadlines, and how to get the credit.</div>
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<a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiencies</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">DSIRE</em>, 2013) — DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. There is a separate website detailing<a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/solar/index.cfm?ee=1&RE=1&spf=1&st=1" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">incentives just for solar</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://search.proquest.com/docview/814809768?accountid=41020&groupid=56652" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tax Incentives for Going Green</a>, (<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">CPA Journal</em>, Nov. 2010) — A summary of the tax incentives available for green projects and guidance for maximizing the available tax benefits, five of which apply to businesses, one that applies to both businesses and individuals, and two that apply only to individuals. <span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Q</strong></span></div>
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eBooks & Other Resources</h3>
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The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:</div>
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<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://ebooks.realtor.org/2705D6B5-AE62-4CAD-9116-B28726DDE616/10/369/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=039D72F7-2733-46C0-9081-7602A632EE27" style="border: 0px; color: #006aa8; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home</a></em> (Adobe eReader)</div>
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Field Guides & More</h3>
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These field guides and other resources in the Virtual Library may also be of interest:</div>
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Join the DCSEU for the city’s most energizing lunch break! Take Metro to the Half Street Fairgrounds on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1653668603" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 25</span></span> for a fun-filled event featuring food trucks, music, games, free giveaways, and information on how you can save energy and money. Participating organizations include WMATA, District Department of the Environment, District Department of Transportation, Sustainable DC, Capital Bikeshare, Zipcar, and more. <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-k/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Find out more about the DCSEU POWER LUNCH</a>.</div>
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Whether you love or hate spring cleaning, here’s some good news: cleaning could save you money. <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-x/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Use these tips</a> to get started on saving money and energy in your home this spring.</div>
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Rebates up to $500 are available for energy-saving<a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-q/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">gas furnaces</a>, <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-a/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">boilers</a>, and<a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-f/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">water heaters</a>. Work with a<a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-z/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DCSEU participating contractor</a> to find out more about eligible equipment.</div>
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Work with a professional to find the places you're losing energy in your home. <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-s/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Up to $1,800 in rebates are available</a> to help seal and insulate the trouble spots a professional auditor finds in your home.</div>
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Langley Elementary School in Northeast DC reduced electricity use 30% in February to win $5,000 in the DC Green Schools Sprint to Savings contest run by the DC Department of General Services. Throughout the Sprint, the DCSEU worked with Langley Elementary and Anacostia High School to teach students, faculty, and staff how to reduce energy use. Anacostia High School finished as the top high school in the city with 12% savings! <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-g/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Read the full story</a>.</div>
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Goodbye 60 Watt light bulbs, hello energy savings! <em>The Hill Rag </em>recently wrote about <a href="http://dcseu.createsend1.com/t/j-l-iytukut-ujidhidty-w/" style="color: #57aecb; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the phase out of the 60 Watt light bulb</a> to inform residents how they can upgrade to energy-efficient CFLs for $0.99 and LEDs for as low as $4.99 with the DCSEU.</div>
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Eco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-9891813664255664412014-02-28T09:27:00.000-08:002014-02-28T09:27:09.354-08:00The Bottom Line on Energy Efficient Upgrades<div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px;">
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Wondering which energy-saving upgrades are worth it? These simple steps tend to pay for themselves quickly:</div>
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<strong>Installing weather stripping </strong>to an older home can reduce heating costs by 10 to 20 percent.</div>
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<strong>Adding or upgrading insulation </strong>in an under- or un-insulated attic or basement can pay off quickly on energy bills.</div>
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<strong>Upgrading from incandescent light bulbs </strong>requires spending more on replacement bulbs, but with the <a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=9qgAnbjCJsZKdkDYw0U2mSliwpgHcy2YITrS-2FKFQCgQx-2B6cTDnsFFdAeC8Lm-2FlDQfiODpc8mV3eWOpJf6-2BtD2EN6ckwlCjxAK7P1JjGIqjOXCWzrtIPE8v8b8MQNxA6j_I-2F2bXTP6Ebw8csEcnScihNvvXUowR9bpTAOJSQ23KQF-2FBTJioyAMF4GNafsRiUBBaFpcQfoH3Ida9bwB4KAoEjsZLbVODZ2iz7xhTw8FQF4j5aHKAr0VRNJvs2h-2B8epvRz45Ci9mpydlU44nXcTx4INxm20d67veDThz6TLcVNpzrLIHQ9gCtp5bTqBRfouPA1xYKaw1-2FdqtIiMWbDadmkob4ueZFbWwN0ii8EcwmvGqbWtcuF1Uup1a46Tw-2BTobvmjN-2BoQMQGBIL6CSBjk5HPGnGSCOVvLSuq4YCcfEpKJyHp95lAXgulRX2Qu4i2Jvu0CliXUF52c8fvpZi35ZuNWxYMkJqTNcE5WKjOl4S6MtNQ2WyXx2u1M4aP423lmJzMauCrCz0RZbFm4NCCUswg-3D-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">energy savings and longer lifespan</a>, LED bulbs pay for themselves in about three years, and CFL bulbs can pay for themselves in as little as three months.</div>
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<strong>Replacing inefficient shower heads </strong>with a <a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=XHTPxzJZOwt0Og3vAIPrQ5dY6up-2Bck2JxXPej0o41jiHMZ6joD5DO9zUGsjxwlSl7keucakVOGqS1mk-2BNa6yTg-3D-3D_I-2F2bXTP6Ebw8csEcnScihNvvXUowR9bpTAOJSQ23KQF-2FBTJioyAMF4GNafsRiUBBsiGIDLqxcycOmT3-2B2cbiI5V9AHtbuFjDY2jQKZape6HSc-2BjlVmBhPZS98QCVvWJ9VYoE68fmLmVbUwmU5rORlBZL5Ruc1fWINqEs9Dt4Cq8TKKJ5Jiid3RoUi2ld8CosGaObsDfZyPsuBItLeJ21Gz7EkMdEERmQrg3tX1QleH-2BXFV92zFx4KZzHkzRTAZuLtpGfDS4G-2BqmD43zNbXe7wZ5W1FmsLAJJgeiRzSrinZc8W-2FlqTvzjwa97pZXrGw4TQVDQAilzlyA5t1eo4xSNE9jMJwt9eXs9ge7bu9PKDGP2zCunHfB3JsVWgAcPLeVxxrA6i3AZAPh0-2BI340ubuCg-3D-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">water-saving model</a> will save the average family 2,900 gallons per year and 370 kilowatt hours of electricity.</div>
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<strong>Switching to low-flow toilets </strong>can reduce the water used for toilets by 20 to 60 percent (or 13,000 gallons per year) for an average savings of $110 per year.</div>
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<strong>Using a programmable thermostat </strong>to automatically adjust the indoor air temperatures lower or higher to save on heating and cooling costs can pay for itself in less than a year.</div>
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<strong>Upgrading to Energy Star appliances </strong>can reduce energy costs dramatically, especially if your current <a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=XHTPxzJZOwt0Og3vAIPrQ1Yfvtam6CaFEXtYCegK-2FoPbS4X-2FhPlqz126u0FfUvbTtQ3bQu6DM84I9HfYJgY30D4w-2FnbUE-2BJGOOhbu3b1NG0-3D_I-2F2bXTP6Ebw8csEcnScihNvvXUowR9bpTAOJSQ23KQF-2FBTJioyAMF4GNafsRiUBBSVU76HMEwkXMhMIw3e98sXKZSSNryIb77IClc2Am-2FPPixsAh72Kxh4XwRejbbGzQU0JiceN5TmrmnsHQibCruc-2FsSQSQBIK9LDpSH9XzbIHDgTZAsdKCy9-2FaFe4LmUXRlwdcZUYWsKoSVz4LXpMt3AreAzlsmpDh9OuRcO-2BrACm5SV2FbJ9YDpod0g5su2vZY-2BBMau0NlcTuT-2BrOCsrxE8a1D1cMHQWfQLj5YAUd58WWL-2Fv7IN-2BgkG4pbUp-2B-2F-2B6BcfGh8envqlQP4AQzIxiQrk1plWudW1yHxalIvCi-2Bbsg3QeVuj6Mwi51WnUKN-2FnTsPUvHmQThyxPjdjTBgXX0FQ-3D-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">fridge</a> or dishwasher was manufactured before 1990.</div>
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<strong>Switching to a front load washing machine </strong>can save you $150 a year, using 35 to 50 percent less water and up to 50 percent less electricity than a conventional top-loading model.</div>
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<strong>Installing a water heater blanket </strong>is an inexpensive way to save you 4 to 9 percent in water heating costs.</div>
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<strong>Upgrading an older heating system </strong>to a high-efficiency furnace is a good investment if your system is older than 20 years.</div>
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<em>Poster, photography, video and poetry contest - submissions due <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2077894124" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 7</span></span>.</em></div>
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Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit original creations inspired by the State's outdoors to the 2014 Color Maryland Green contest. The annual contest encourages children to take advantage of the abundant recreational opportunities and natural resources that Maryland has to offer. The artwork must be original and should showcase the beauty and wonder of the State's natural world.<br /></div>
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Entries can be any work of art or film ─ such as photographs, oil paintings, pencil and charcoal sketches, computer design, crayon and marker drawings, poetry and video.</div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Time is running out to register to attend the third annual Smart, Green & Growing Clean Water Innovations Trade Show, where professionals and stakeholders from around the State will display innovative stormwater management and water quality management techniques, exchange information and promote the protection of Maryland's resources. The event is free and refreshments will be provided.* </span></div>
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EmPOWER Maryland Low Income Energy Efficiency Programs (LIEEP)</h1>
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<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.mdhousing.org/website/Programs/LIEEP/Default.aspx#2" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;">AM I ELIGIBLE?</a></li>
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WHAT IS THE EmPOWER LOW INCOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM?</h3>
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The EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP), administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) helps low income households with installation of energy conservation materials in their homes at no charge. These improvements will both reduce a household’s energy use and lower the monthly utility bills, and will also make occupants more comfortable and may improve the air quality and overall health of the family.</div>
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Funding is provided for this program through EmPOWER Maryland partners:</div>
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Households may participate in the program if their annual household income is equal to or less than the equivalent of 200% of the federal poverty level. Please see the chart below to find out if your household income qualifies you to take advantage of this program. In addition to meeting income requirements, you must also have an account with one of the five participating utility companies (BGE, Delmarva, PE, Pepco and SMECO). If you own your home, you must also be able to prove ownership of your home. If you rent your home, your landlord must be able to prove ownership and agree to participate in the program.</div>
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If you are interested, please apply online (coming soon). You may also apply with the local agency for your area. These agencies are listed below.</div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Allegany</strong><br />Allegany Human Resources Development Commission</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br /><br />301-783-1724</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Harford</strong>MD Energy Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />866-879-2283</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Anne Arundel</strong><br />MD Energy Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />866-879-2283</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Howard</strong>Community Action Council of Howard Co.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-313-6440</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Baltimore City</strong><br />Balto. City Dept of Housing/WAP Program </td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />443-984-1066</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Kent</strong>Upper Shore Aging</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-778-1799</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Baltimore County</strong><br />Community Assistance Network</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-285-4674</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Montgomery</strong>Montgomery Co. Dept. of Housing</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />240-777-3788</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Baltimore County</strong><br />Diversified Housing Development</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-496-1214</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Prince George's</strong>C&O Conservation, Inc.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />877-313-9337</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Baltimore County</strong>MD Energy Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />866-879-2283</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Prince George's</strong>County DHCD</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-883-5491</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Calvert</strong>So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-274-4474</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Queen Anne</strong>Upper Shore Aging</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-778-1799</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Caroline</strong>Upper Shore Aging</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-778-1799</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>St. Mary's</strong>So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-274-4474</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Carroll</strong>Carroll Co. Citizen Services</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-386-3600</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Somerset</strong>Shore Up! Inc.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-749-1142</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Cecil</strong>MD Energy Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />866-879-2283</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Talbot</strong>Upper Shore Aging</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-778-1799</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Charles</strong>So. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-274-4474</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Washington</strong>C&O Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />240-313-9337</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Dorchester</strong>MD Energy Conservation</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />866-879-2283</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Washington</strong>Washington Co. Community Action Council</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-797-4161</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Frederick</strong>Frederick Community Action Agency</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-600-2070</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Wicomico</strong>Shore Up! Inc.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-749-1142</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Garrett</strong>Garrett Co. Community Action Committee</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />301-533-9018</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Worcester</strong>Shore Up! Inc.</td><td style="border: 1px outset rgb(224, 228, 229); padding: 0.2em 1em; vertical-align: top;"><br />410-749-1142</td></tr>
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HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?</h3>
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Once we have determined that your household is eligible to participate in the program, you will be contacted by a local agency that will schedule a time for your home to receive an energy audit. The audit will prioritize the most effective ways to reduce your energy costs while increasing comfort. The local agency will discuss the results of the energy audit with you and schedule a contractor to come out to your home to complete the recommended work. As part of this process, the local agency will ask you to share information on your energy bills and may talk to you about things that you and your family can do to save even more energy. After the energy efficiency upgrades have been made to your home, the local agency will conduct another evaluation of your home to ensure that your home is operating more efficiently.</div>
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The program may provide the following improvements to make your home safer, healthier and more energy efficient:</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Insulation in the attic, floors and walls;</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Hot water system improvements;</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Lighting retrofits;</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Furnace cleaning, tuning and safety repairs;</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Refrigerator retrofit, if applicable;</li>
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HELPFUL INFORMATION AND OTHER RESOURCES</h3>
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<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.mdhousing.org/website/Programs/WAP/GuidanceDocs.aspx" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;">Program Guidance for Network Partners</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.energy.state.md.us/facts/est.html" rel="popup standard 900 800 noicon" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;" title=" [Opens in pop-up window]">15 Things That Will EmPOWER You To Save Money</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.mdhousing.org/website/Programs/wap/Default.aspx" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;">Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://dhr.maryland.gov/ohep" rel="popup standard 900 800 noicon" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;" title=" [Opens in pop-up window]">Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.energy.md.gov/facts/empower.html" rel="popup standard 900 800 noicon" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;" title=" [Opens in pop-up window]">Maryland Energy Administration</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.mdhousing.org/website/Programs/meeha/meehaempower.aspx" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;">MEEHA-EmPOWER</a></li>
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For More Information, Please Contact:</h2>
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<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Housing and Building Energy Programs - EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Community Development Administration</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">100 Community Place</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">Crownsville, MD 21032</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;">1-855-583-8976</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 5px 0.25em 0px;"><a href="http://www.mdhousing.org/EmPOWER" style="color: #006699; text-decoration: none;">www.mdhousing.org/EmPOWER</a></li>
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<b><span style="color: green; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20pt; text-transform: uppercase;">#1 FHA ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGE </span></b><b><span style="color: green; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16pt; text-transform: uppercase;">OR</span></b><b><span style="color: green; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20pt; text-transform: uppercase;"> FHA EEM</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">This fantastic FHA loan allows a borrower to finance 100% of the cost of eligible energy efficient improvements into their mortgage ~ up to $8,000 depending on the cost of the home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">No requirement for additional appraised value to cover EEM and maximum loan limit may be exceeded by amount of improvements</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><i><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">May go above and beyond the $35,000 for 203k streamline</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Requires Home Energy Rating System Report by HERS consultant</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Installing solar technology</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Michael Chelst, Branch Manager, College Park, MD <a href="tel:301-254-7636" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+13012547636">301-254-7636</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">This is a little known VA loan that allows borrowers to finance 100% of the cost of eligible energy efficient improvements into their mortgage ~ up to $6,000. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">No requirement for additional appraised value to cover EEM and maximum loan limit may be exceeded buy amount of improvements</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt;">· </span><i><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Up to $3,000, no HERS consultant report required</span></i></div>
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The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is partnering with the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) with support from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an innovative energy efficiency financing initiative for Maryland property owners.</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">February is a time for love and why not share the love for wind this Valentine's Day!! It is because of Marylanders like you that our state is closer than ever to being in the forefront of a new American offshore wind power industry.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">On Wednesday, we're asking you to come to Annapolis to come show your<a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79304" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"> LOVE for WIND</a> before state lawmakers take critical votes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Please join us to support Governor O’Malley on Wednesday, February 13th from 11 am-noon in Annapolis. Let's make sure the Maryland General Assembly hears our voices loud and clear -- and passes the 2013 offshore wind power bill.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Maryland Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on the offshore wind power bill (<a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79304" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">SB 275</a>) in the afternoon the same day, and will likely vote on the legislation in the next few weeks.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The bill is co-sponsored by a majority of the committee members, as well as a majority of the entire senate. But we can't rest on our laurels -- we need to make sure a strong bill passes the finish line without any amendments that weaken it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">So many of you have poured your hearts into this campaign -- from our first town hall meeting in Ocean City in the summer of 2010 to our massive rally in Annapolis last April. You've made calls. You've knocked on doors. You've written letters.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is it: it’s time to go to Annapolis again and show our elected leaders that your passion for offshore wind continues and that this is the year to finally jump start the state’s offshore wind power industry!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Please <a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79304" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">RSVP</a> now to join us in Annapolis on February 13th</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What: <a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79304" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Offshore Wind Rally</a> with Governor O’Malley</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Where: Lawyer’s Mall in front of the Maryland State House (100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">When: Wednesday, February 13th, 11am – noon</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We know why this is so important: The wind blowing off Maryland's Atlantic coast is a vast, untapped energy source. It has the power to provide clean energy, create local jobs, and produce the equivalent of two-thirds of Maryland's current electricity needs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hoping to see you on Wednesday, February 13th! Show <a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/423/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79304" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LOVE for WIND!</a></span></span><br />
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Maryland's Final Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) is almost complete. Bay watershed states, including Maryland, are required to reduce the amount of nutrients and sediment that currently enter the Bay under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The TMDL represents the maximum amount of nutrients and sediment that the Bay can receive and still maintain the water quality necessary for a healthy environment.</div>
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One of the key components of the plan is to adopt policies and procedures to offset new pollutant loads in the future. Because population growth and new development add to the load, Maryland is committed to having a growth offset process in place by 2013.</div>
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We want to hear from you on this important issue. MDE has planned a series of public meetings throughout the State to present the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0017Bf-_A9LqH97GXKJ5sWY2NxO8FJF0P0CpCKAHY2InRvVmnGvek4essL9YWkCKhrqVKZlHZ-K3yOmZHU0Tw9O-os7odl8KnLYK577qOhO9v4t2qqwpTlleHvwUNi6Plszv_cdWeEEtg1vLCuDxuqCHKH3TWjwZ_2fDSZB2dqoU6ny-xa7KeUZz548NVsIHv-6ooXh8YBNhsKDLju5n6EepTpyFMeryH83" shape="rect" style="color: #ffffac;" target="_blank">Accounting for Growth draft policy</a> to you. The document sets out Maryland's proposed plan for managing the pollution from growth, residential and nonresidential. Come to a public meeting and share your ideas and opinions. And spread the word about these meetings to friends, colleagues or anyone who might be interested in having a say on this issue.The proposal will be adjusted and refined as stakeholders, citizens and State agencies share ideas.</div>
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Comments on the draft should be submitted in writing to the Maryland Department of the Environment no later than October 1, 2012, by email (preferred) to:<a href="mailto:afg@mde.state.md.us" shape="rect" style="color: #ffffac;" target="_blank">afg@mde.state.md.us</a><span style="color: #ffffac;"> </span>or by post to: Paul Emmart, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21230-1718. MDE will consider all the comments received as the Department prepares the draft regulations, which will be subject to a public process before promulgation. </div>
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For questions or additional information about the meetings, contact Nancy Nunn at <a href="tel:410-827-8056%2C%20ext.%20128" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14108278056">410-827-8056, ext. 128</a>or <a href="mailto:nnunn@umd.edu" shape="rect" style="color: #ffffac;" target="_blank">nnunn@umd.edu</a>.</div>
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<br /><strong>Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</strong><br />Silver Spring Public Library<br />8901 Colesville Road<br />Silver Spring, Maryland 20910<br />
Contact: Keith Harrington, <a href="tel:240-396-1985" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+12403961985">240-396-1985</a><br />
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<strong>Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</strong><br />College Park City Hall<br />4500 Knox Road<br />College Park, Maryland 20740</div>
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Contact: Chris Hill, Sierra Club<a href="mailto:chris.hill@sierraclub.org" shape="rect" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">chris.hill@sierraclub.org</a></div>
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking your thoughts on the 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Draft Plan - Maryland's strategy for addressing climate change.<br />
<br />In keeping with requirements of Maryland law, MDE has drafted a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The final plan is to be submitted in December.<br />
<br />Stakeholder input is critical to the process - and we're all stakeholders.<br />
<br />Maryland is the third most vulnerable state to sea level rise, one of the major consequences of climate change. Rising sea levels, along with increased storm intensity, could have devastating and far-reaching environmental and economic impacts on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and the quality of life Marylanders currently enjoy.<br />
<br />The draft plan includes 65 control measures to address the potential impact of climate change. The law also requires the actions in the plan to have a positive impact on job creation and to contribute to Maryland's economy. The draft plan will create 36,000 jobs and have a $6 billion economic benefit to our state's economy.<br />
<br />We want to hear from you on this important issue. Come to a public meeting and share your ideas and opinions. And please spread the word about these meetings to any members of your group, your friends or anyone who might be interested in having a say on this issue.</div>
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</div>Eco-Friendly Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331996101018722459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389077054847451050.post-9851807133129451422012-06-06T20:19:00.002-07:002012-06-06T20:19:31.651-07:00Pepco Offers $50 reward for appliance recycling<br />
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<tr><td style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #0051ba; font-size: small;"><strong>$50 reward for appliance recycling - Continued</strong></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you are a Maryland Pepco residential customer and have an old refrigerator or freezer in your home, we'll come pick it up at no additional cost. The refrigerator, freezer and/or room air conditioner must be empty, plugged in and in working (cooling) condition at the time of pickup. Room air conditioners must be removed from windows prior to pickup.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Older refrigerators and freezers typically use 75 percent more energy than the newer ENERGY STAR<sup>®</sup>models. By recycling your old working fridge or freezer, you can save up to $150 a year in future energy costs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">The average refrigerator 10 years old or older contains about 159 pounds of steel, 75 pounds of plastic and 10 pounds of glass. Recycling with us ensures sustainable handling of these materials and reduces the need for landfills.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">To schedule a pickup, call 877-395-5540 or visit <a href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3517737165007c711476&ls=fde31d79766c007e71137672&m=feff1272766104&l=fe9a16707162007974&s=fe281676756c0579711179&jb=ffcf14&t=" title="pepco.com/ApplianceRecycling">pepco.com/ApplianceRecycling</a>.</span></td></tr>
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