All Entries Tagged With: "Energy Efficiency"
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Save Some Dough While Replacing Appliances of Old
Are you ready to get rid of an old refrigerator, washing machine or other outdated appliance? Replace it between April 16 to 25 and you can save energy and money. The Illinois Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program offers incentives for Illinois consumers who replace older appliances with specific Energy Star qualified appliances. The rebate program [...]
Learn How to Garden the Green Way – the Organic Gardening Workshop
How green does your garden grow? Learn how to grow it greener through the Chicago Park District’s Organic Gardening Workshop: Rain Barrels & Rain Gardening this Saturday. Set to take place at Kilbourn Park & Organic Greenhouse, this class will demonstrate how to install a rain garden and harvest rainwater. Participants will receive a rebate [...]
