Monday, March 30, 2009

Sustainable Landscapes

Anyone whose work deals with landscaping or recreation, agriculture, or environmental issues may learn more about how sustainable landscapes can help the environment and save money during a conference on April 1. The Sustainable Landscapes Conference, to take place at the Milton Hershey School Founders Hall in Hershey, will offer attendees hands-on tools and ideas to manage and develop their lands in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner. The event will feature well-known speakers including author Rick Darke. Breakout sessions include case studies, economic incentives, natural stewardship and human connections. An exhibit hall will feature a variety of nonprofit organizations and businesses offering advice, products and services for sale. The $31 registration fee includes meals, handouts, and carbon-offset credits to help make this conference as environmentally friendly as possible. For more information click here.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Green Alert!

Spring is HERE, and so is the MONEY to green your home so that you can cut costs in the summer heat and next winter's deregulation COLD.

If you are a Pennsylvania homeowner, go to: http://www.keystonehelp.com

And discover how Pennsylvania homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of their homes with special financing and rebates for high efficiency heating, air conditioning, insulation, windows, doors, geothermal and "whole house" improvements using Home Performance with Energy Star. Principally supported by the Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Treasury Department and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, the Keystone HELP® program helps make affordable energy efficiency available to all Pennsylvanians. Keystone HELP is administered by AFC First Financial Corporation, a Pennsylvania energy efficiency lender.

I've researched volumes of time-sensitive GREEN HOME data, that I will share with you in daily posts. If you can't wait, please contact me for more!