My wife and I recently moved into our new home. Being a young couple we wanted to do our part in helping the environment, we also wanted a home that would fit that lifestyle. When we were looking to build we came across Reid’s Heritage New Energy Star Homes. With further research we discovered that this home was not only affordable, but would save us money in the long run.
We were amazed to find out that this included energy saving bulbs, low flow taps/shower heads, high end insulation, and the list goes on. Then came the fun part of appliance shopping. We looked at many different places, and wanted to get appliances that would again save energy. We are happy to say that all of the appliances in our home have the energy star symbol. In recent conversations with our friends who like us have monthly bills, we’ve noticed the savings already, and we’ve only been there 6 months.
Now that spring is fast approaching, we are looking at the option of going down to one car. We both work in town, and I’ve been considering riding my bike, or purchasing a Moped. This would not only save gas, but it’s also good exercise.
My wife and I use only the cloth bags for grocery shopping, or cardboard boxes, which we can recycle. We are lucky to have 1 clear waste bag every other week!
This is just the beginning, and it’s a great lifestyle to practice now, so that one day our kids can do the same.
Yes I know, It’s about Walmart, and yes it’s from the Financial Post, but the actions Walmart are taking should be of great benefit to the environment.
Dean Turns Green!
I’m proud to announce that Dean Manton, Real estate Broker with Re/max Real Estate Centre Inc. is Guelph’s newest Greenbroker and a member of NAGAB! What is NAGAB? The National Association Of Green Agents and Brokers (NAGAB) is Canada’s largest Non Profit association of Greerealestate™ Real Estate representatives. The Association is committed to promoting ways and means of reducing green house gas emissions, increasing building energy efficiency, conservation, overall sustainability and environmental awareness. The association offers a Greenrealestate™ program for real estate representatives leading to the commercial and residential Accredited Greenagent™ and Accredited Greenbroker™ (AGA™ & AGB™) designations. Greenrealestate®; designees provide a means by which consumers are able to find real world green expertise in their real estate representatives.
What is Greenrealestate?
Greenrealestate™ promotes the sales and marketing of real estate that:
• Preserves natural resources,
• Protects air and water quality,
• Produces less toxic pollution and waste,
• Utilize readily renewable resources,
• Utilizes recycled or reclaimed materials,
• Promotes Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency,
• Promotes Environmental awareness,
• Reduces Green House gas Emissions
• Reduces annual energy costs,
• Promotes good design and quality,
• Reduce construction associated waste
• Minimizes the use of toxic materials to reduce the emission of poisonous indoor emissions,
• Uses adaptable materials that can be reused or recycled.
• Helps leave the world a better place for future generations
When considering a particular home, it’s important for buyers to know the energy-efficient features that keep home operating costs down and the conservation opportunities that will improve their home comfort. Conversely, sellers want to know what energy and cost-saving features buyers will value and what energy-efficiency upgrades can improve resale marketability.
Feel free to contact Dean Manton at 519-716-4663 or mail@deanmanton.com with any Greenrealestate questions or visit the NAGAB website for more information. https://nagab.org/index.php
Nicholas Duszczyszyn said,
February 14, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
My wife and I recently moved into our new home. Being a young couple we wanted to do our part in helping the environment, we also wanted a home that would fit that lifestyle. When we were looking to build we came across Reid’s Heritage New Energy Star Homes. With further research we discovered that this home was not only affordable, but would save us money in the long run.
We were amazed to find out that this included energy saving bulbs, low flow taps/shower heads, high end insulation, and the list goes on. Then came the fun part of appliance shopping. We looked at many different places, and wanted to get appliances that would again save energy. We are happy to say that all of the appliances in our home have the energy star symbol. In recent conversations with our friends who like us have monthly bills, we’ve noticed the savings already, and we’ve only been there 6 months.
Now that spring is fast approaching, we are looking at the option of going down to one car. We both work in town, and I’ve been considering riding my bike, or purchasing a Moped. This would not only save gas, but it’s also good exercise.
My wife and I use only the cloth bags for grocery shopping, or cardboard boxes, which we can recycle. We are lucky to have 1 clear waste bag every other week!
This is just the beginning, and it’s a great lifestyle to practice now, so that one day our kids can do the same.
Nicholas Duszczyszyn
Karl Morant said,
August 3, 2008 @ 3:11 am
Hey Green Guelph,
Here is a great story about how chasing the bottom line can help save the environment.
http://www.financialpost.com/magazine/story.html?id=610758
Yes I know, It’s about Walmart, and yes it’s from the Financial Post, but the actions Walmart are taking should be of great benefit to the environment.
Enjoy the link.
Dean Manton said,
February 10, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
Dean Turns Green!
I’m proud to announce that Dean Manton, Real estate Broker with Re/max Real Estate Centre Inc. is Guelph’s newest Greenbroker and a member of NAGAB! What is NAGAB? The National Association Of Green Agents and Brokers (NAGAB) is Canada’s largest Non Profit association of Greerealestate™ Real Estate representatives. The Association is committed to promoting ways and means of reducing green house gas emissions, increasing building energy efficiency, conservation, overall sustainability and environmental awareness. The association offers a Greenrealestate™ program for real estate representatives leading to the commercial and residential Accredited Greenagent™ and Accredited Greenbroker™ (AGA™ & AGB™) designations. Greenrealestate®; designees provide a means by which consumers are able to find real world green expertise in their real estate representatives.
What is Greenrealestate?
Greenrealestate™ promotes the sales and marketing of real estate that:
• Preserves natural resources,
• Protects air and water quality,
• Produces less toxic pollution and waste,
• Utilize readily renewable resources,
• Utilizes recycled or reclaimed materials,
• Promotes Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency,
• Promotes Environmental awareness,
• Reduces Green House gas Emissions
• Reduces annual energy costs,
• Promotes good design and quality,
• Reduce construction associated waste
• Minimizes the use of toxic materials to reduce the emission of poisonous indoor emissions,
• Uses adaptable materials that can be reused or recycled.
• Helps leave the world a better place for future generations
When considering a particular home, it’s important for buyers to know the energy-efficient features that keep home operating costs down and the conservation opportunities that will improve their home comfort. Conversely, sellers want to know what energy and cost-saving features buyers will value and what energy-efficiency upgrades can improve resale marketability.
Feel free to contact Dean Manton at 519-716-4663 or mail@deanmanton.com with any Greenrealestate questions or visit the NAGAB website for more information. https://nagab.org/index.php