All Entries Tagged With: "Energy Efficiency"
Loop Condo Building Going All Out to Sell Out
There’s a luxury condo building in the Loop, called 200 North Dearborn, that’s recently been FHA approved. If that’s not attractive enough, how about this: The developer has slashed unit prices by 40 percent.
The 47-story tower was constructed as apartments in 1989, then recently developed into condos by developer American Invsco. Located at Lake and [...]
Energy Star Products in Question?
For a long time Energy Star products were thought to be a rigorous international standard to look for in these well recognized blue label consumer products.
We now find out through a new GAO study that fake products, faulty products and self-certified products have been given this label.
The GAO is the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which [...]
It’s Time to Jump on the Green Bandwagon
Thursday is the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Are you doing your part to protect the planet?
Americans make up less than 5 percent of the world’s population but consume 25 percent of Earth’s natural resources.
Here are some green tips for your home. These ideas are win-win because they will save you money while [...]
Funds for Illinois Appliance Rebate Program Run Out Quickly
If you regularly read Chicagoland Real Estate Forum, then chances are you caught our recent article about the energy appliance rebate program taking place from April 16 to 25 or until funds ran out.
That program barely lasted one day.
Customers lined up at the door of many appliance stores hours before opening to take advantage of [...]
Get the Lowdown on New State Energy Codes
Did you know that there are new residential energy codes in Illinois, including new requirements for wood-burning fireplaces? An upcoming energy code seminar by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago will explain it all.
The Illinois Residential Energy Code Seminar for the city and suburbs is set for April 21. Bill Styczynski, Al Bloom, Lew [...]
