Eco Friendly
City of Palo Alto Green Building Program
June 7, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
The City of Palo Alto passed a mandatory green building ordinance in June 2008. This ordinance requires certain construction projects in Palo Alto to meet certain minimum thresholds of compliance. For residential construction the ordinance requires verification through the Build it Green (BIG) Green Point Rated (GPR) green building rating system. The Palo Alto Green [...]
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How to Compost at Home in Palo Alto – Composting 101
April 28, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
What are the Benefits of Composting for Environmentally Conscious Palo Alto Residents? Two great reasons why compost is such a great idea: It’s great for the garden –Compost is great for the garden because it improves the soil, which in turn supports healthier and more productive plants. It is environmentally responsible –Composting reduces the amount [...]
Read More...10 Ideas to Save Money and Make Your Palo Alto Home Greener
March 7, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
Saving money and going green are both hot topics right now. So, I’m sure you’ve already heard the tips to turn off water while brushing your teeth, turn off TVs and computers and swap out old light bulbs for the new energy-saving versions. Here are 10 new ideas to help you save money and make [...]
Read More...Benefit of a Green Palo Alto Homes
March 4, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking of building a new Palo Alto home, you should consider incorporating some green building practices or materials into your plans. Green building designs can include anything from using recycled materials to installing a rainwater collection system outside your home. Here are just a few reasons why a green home is better for [...]
Read More...Eco-friendly Tax Credits for Palo Alto Home Owners
August 11, 2009 by Gwen Wang · 1 Comment
Being eco-friendly is an important issue to most people today. Making your Palo Alto home as energy efficient as possible makes sense on many levels, but do you know it makes sense when it comes to federal tax credits too? They’re not small incentives either. These tax credits are another major reason to be serious [...]
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