Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
New Signet Solar -
New on the horizon in New Mexico - Gov. Bill Richardson just put together an agreement for Signet Solar to build a production plant in Belen, New Mexico.
Another fantastic opportunity for New Mexico in the field of Solar and Green projects.
This is projected to bring in 200 high paying jobs to the area.
Solar homes and green living are a great industry for New Mexico, with all of this great sunshine and closeness to nature, it's just a natural for green home living.
Another fantastic opportunity for New Mexico in the field of Solar and Green projects.
This is projected to bring in 200 high paying jobs to the area.
Solar homes and green living are a great industry for New Mexico, with all of this great sunshine and closeness to nature, it's just a natural for green home living.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Money saving tips living in Green
Living in Green doesn't just mean materials, pipes and heaters. It also means just plain saving MONEY.
Some of my money saving tips that I try every day I'll share on this blog and I invite you to post yours.
I sell real estate, but I also love saving money wherever I can and making my Albuquerque home efficient and luxurious.
One thing I do is save leftovers for cooking later. This doesn't just mean little bits here and there. Did you know that you can freeze leftover salad and then use it in stews and pot roasts for a base? Just start your roast and add all of your leftover salad (including dressing) and cook away. Wonderful flavor and nutrients, too.
Same goes for leftover pieces of beef, chicken, fish - whatever - just combine in a container as used (and cooled) add to soups and stews.
You would be amazed at how quickly this adds up to a whole meal. Especially for these cold winter nights!
Some of my money saving tips that I try every day I'll share on this blog and I invite you to post yours.
I sell real estate, but I also love saving money wherever I can and making my Albuquerque home efficient and luxurious.
One thing I do is save leftovers for cooking later. This doesn't just mean little bits here and there. Did you know that you can freeze leftover salad and then use it in stews and pot roasts for a base? Just start your roast and add all of your leftover salad (including dressing) and cook away. Wonderful flavor and nutrients, too.
Same goes for leftover pieces of beef, chicken, fish - whatever - just combine in a container as used (and cooled) add to soups and stews.
You would be amazed at how quickly this adds up to a whole meal. Especially for these cold winter nights!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Sandia Labs and Mesa Del Sol to work together
...working together to enhance energy efficient green home projects in the Mesa Del Sol community.
Mesa Del Sol is a new community being planned in the Southeast area of Albuquerque, with an Albuquerque real estate master planned community with a long term plan of commercial, recreational and residential properties. See the story here
Mesa Del Sol is a new community being planned in the Southeast area of Albuquerque, with an Albuquerque real estate master planned community with a long term plan of commercial, recreational and residential properties. See the story here
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Green path projects in Albuquerque Homes
Have you heard of the new initiative for Green Home standards in Albuquerque?
The Green Path standards encourage voluntary compliance to make building projects to exceed code minimums. Certificates are issued for projects that exceed minimum standards.
To see the How We Are Doing on various Albuquerque Projects for Green Path - click here
Call an Eco-broker today to find out more about how green your living can be!
The Green Path standards encourage voluntary compliance to make building projects to exceed code minimums. Certificates are issued for projects that exceed minimum standards.
To see the How We Are Doing on various Albuquerque Projects for Green Path - click here
Call an Eco-broker today to find out more about how green your living can be!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Green cleaning products
I've been using these for a long time on my Albuquerque home and my cabin in Northern New Mexico.
Since i feed birds and wildlife I need something safe for both indoors and outdoors. Today I used the Red Juice on my outdoor fountain and it's looking like new.
These products are very economical and very effective.
Go see The Clean Team today.
Since i feed birds and wildlife I need something safe for both indoors and outdoors. Today I used the Red Juice on my outdoor fountain and it's looking like new.
These products are very economical and very effective.
Go see The Clean Team today.
Friday, November 21, 2008
What is new in Albuquerque real estate for Green living?
One bit of exciting news is that, on the Association level, we are moving towards approval of new MLS fields for green features. As the chairperson for the Policy Committee for the Southwest MLS, I can tell you that we had a long meeting incorporating suggested changes into the existing components of our MLS system to present to the next level of committee approval.
What this means for a buyer? It means if you are looking specifically for an Albuquerque Green home with GREEN features, you will be able to search for those specific features and/or a home that has GREEN features. Some of these are certifications for NEW homes, and some will be features that have been retrofitted into the home such as Energy Star® appliances, tankless water heaters, water conservation features, etc.
As a seller what this means is that you will be able to specifically market your property to the buyers looking for these particular features. It will also help appraisers to compare your property other green homes in order to ensure that you get the full value for your hard work in upgrading your Albuquerque home.
What this means for a buyer? It means if you are looking specifically for an Albuquerque Green home with GREEN features, you will be able to search for those specific features and/or a home that has GREEN features. Some of these are certifications for NEW homes, and some will be features that have been retrofitted into the home such as Energy Star® appliances, tankless water heaters, water conservation features, etc.
As a seller what this means is that you will be able to specifically market your property to the buyers looking for these particular features. It will also help appraisers to compare your property other green homes in order to ensure that you get the full value for your hard work in upgrading your Albuquerque home.
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