Green our MLS and search web-sites
The Orange County Association of REALTORS is looking at revising and improving the green features on the Multi Listing Service (MLS) they’re a part of, SoCal MLS. A collaboration of green minded real estate professionals from across the country have even formed an online community and web-site called The Green MLS Tool Kit to help ...
AirLab’s new do-it-yourself test kit
While taking my annual tour of my favorite green building expo in Southern California, Santa Monica’s Alt Build Expo, a few new exhibitors caught my eye. Both very timely to the needs of the green building movement and needs. Recently, I’ve been researching some of the test kits and services available to homeowners for a ...
2009 Costa Mesa Solar Tour Debrief
October 3rd, 2009 was the 2nd American Solar Energy Society Tour I’ve organized and it was another successful learning experience. Approximately 200 people attended, many traveling from neighboring counties, to check out four different homes equipped with photovoltaic solar systems in the City of Costa Mesa. Two of the four homes were nearing completion so ...
EPA launches Indoor airPLUS label
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new label to compliment ENERGY STAR’s new construction qualified home program and tackle indoor air quality. The new Indoor airPLUS label addresses moisture and radon control, pest management, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning as well as building materials and homeowner education. Although Indoor airPLUS is currently ...
Review of Build it Green’s CGBP Course
Green certifications of all forms are quickly becoming the most desired amongst the California workforce, but they’re often very pricey and may take up more of your time then you’re able to commit. Please enjoy my own personal reviews before you take the financial plunge yourself. California Green Building Professional (CGBP) Cost: $400/450 (members/non-members) Additional ...
Chris Prelitz writes book to encourage green living
If you’re involved in the green scene around Orange County, there’s a good chance you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Chris Prelitz, seen him speak or at least heard his name thrown around. He’s one of Orange County’s most prized possessions when it comes to moving our community in a more sustainable direction. Sticking it ...
