Austin, Texas will soon be having the 2009 Cool House Tour. This year there are twelve projects that will be on the tour. Homes were chosen for the tour based on their being examples of green building.
New Austin Texas Energy Audit
The new Austin Energy Audit in Austin, Texas is getting mixed reviews. I personally think that the ROI or Return on Investment can be great with energy efficiency improvements and I think an energy audit can be a great starting point for needed information on where and how your home is losing energy.
Holistic & Non-Traditional Pet Treatment in Austin
If you are looking for a veterinarian for your pet(s) who adds non-traditional medicine such as acupuncture and holistic medicine to his repertoire of traditional medical skills, you might try Crystal Mountain Animal Hospital on Bee Caves in Austin, Texas.
Living Green in Austin
I just saw a new presentation about the new City of Austin Ordinance requiring energy audits. Today’s presenter was Living Green, an energy audit and home energy conservation company in Austin, Texas. Now, since June 1st, 2009, any home sold in Austin, Texas that uses Austin Energy is required to have an Energy Audit. Living Green
Green Funeral Home to Open in Leander Texas
I know funerals, funeral homes & death are a taboo subject for many, including my husband. So, if taboo for you too, then move on to another article. Me, I am interested in anything that professes to be “green” or “eco-friendly” even if it is a funeral home. And funeral homes and dying do not bother
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one of my artichoke plants is now budding out. In the artichoke world this means “bearing fruit”, or “putting on artichokes”. I am so excited since this is a long awaited event.
Invasive Plant Workshop
An Invasive Plant Workshop will be held at the Austin Nature & Science Center by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept. Saturday, May 30th, 2009 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Austin Nature & Science Center in Austin, Texas.
New York Auto Show’s Vote for Green Car of the World
Forbes.com reported that the Honda FCX Clarity, was named Green car of the World at the New York Auto Show. The Clarity has Bio Fabric, no pollution.
Perdernales Electric’s GREEN WORKS Programs
Happy green kudos to Perdernales Electric (PEC) for their GREEN WORKS Programs. PEC is working to help the environment by using organic fertilizers on their properties, using a tree for tree program for construction, Christmas tree recycling, HVAC Rebate Program, using solar energy at the PEC Oak Hill office, providing home energy audits, etc. PEC has a public presense & provide public speakers about their GREEN WORKS program.
The Central Texas Electric Lawnmower Program
“Mow Down Smog” is the catchy phrase for the Central Texas Electric Lawnmower Program. Trade your dirty, polluting old lawnmower in on a cleaner, electric model.