ecobeco Newsletter Archives May 2016 ecobeco Newsletter  (5/9/2016) • The Best Performing House Ever Is Coming to Rockville and Takoma Park • Childhood Asthma Study Continues Recruitment • Montgomery County Greenfest • Events on the Horizon • Green Improvements Outpace Traditional Home Upgrades in Home Resale Prices • Energy Efficient Home Improvements Eligible for Rebates • Review us Google+, Yelp, Angie's List or Checkbook April 2016 ecobeco Newsletter  (3/31/2016) • ecobeco Selected as General Contractor for Childhood Asthma Study • Breathe Easy Home Podcast Now Available • Housing, Health, and Breathe Easy Home • Events on the Horizon • Meeting Climate Goals Through Energy Efficiency • Energy Efficient Home Improvements Eligible for Rebates • Review us Google+, Yelp, Angie's List or Checkbook March 2016 ecobeco Newsletter  (3/2/2016) • Federal tax incentive supports energy efficiency projects • New tech set to modernize the incandescent light bulb • State energy rankings issued with MD in the Top 10 January 2016 ecobeco Newsletter  (1/5/2016) • Maryland's pioneering offshore wind project • Impact of updated building codes on home performance • Attic ventilation misconceptions and recommendations November 2015 ecobeco Newsletter  (11/3/2015) • Weatherproof your home for winter • Air pollution linked to brain aging, Alzheimer's • Maryland green banks will spur energy efficiency and clean energy • Tips for conserving water in your home • The White House's game-changing energy efficiency plan September 2015 ecobeco Newsletter  (9/1/2015) • NEWS: Maryland's ambitious new energy efficiency targets • The down and dirty on duct cleaning • MyGreenMontgomery: Seven steps to reduce respiratory pollutants • Maryland energy rebate increases to $4,300 • Breathe Easy Home reduces asthma and allergy triggers July ecobeco Newsletter  (7/1/2015) • NEW: ecobeco and Breathe Easy Home Open for Business in Delaware • VIDEO: ecobeco Home Energy Audit in Takoma Park • NEW: Takoma Park Launches Efficiency Incentive Program for Residents • Monsters in the Attic • Home Improvement Rebates Increase to $2,500-$4,300 • Indoor Air Quality Growing Concern in U.S. Homes • Breathe Easy Home May ecobeco Newsletter  (5/11/2015) • NEW: Introducing Breathe Easy Home • NEW: Maryland Home Improvement Rebates Increased to $2,500 • NEW: Ecobeco and Breathe Easy Home Expand Service Territory to DC and Virginia • Insulation Is for Summer, Too • Seven Important Facts About Indoor Humidity • World Allergy Week Focused on Rising Allergy Rates • Is Formaldehyde-Tainted Flooring Making You Sick? • Tell Us How We're Doing March 2015 Newsletter  (3/4/2015) • NEW: ecobeco now manages home improvement contracts • We've got a new look: check out the new ecobeco website • Spring events: come see ecobeco in your community • Infrared diagnostics help identify a cold nose... and more • ecobeco receives BPI GoldStar certification • Air pollution affecting health of Maryland residents • New hires: ecobeco welcomes two new members to the team • Refrigerator intervention: why it's not okay to have a second refrigerator • 745 friend referrals and counting • Don't miss out on $2,000 in home improvement rebates • Tell us how we're doing January 2015 Newsletter  (1/6/2015) • Solving Dry Indoor Air Once and For All • Daniel and Jaime Go Green: Part II • Finding the Perfect Setting for Your Water Heater • What's That Smell? Identifying Odors in the Home November 2014 Newsletter  (11/3/2014) • Marylanders Say Yes to Clean Energy: Public Beliefs, Behaviors & Preferences about Energy • New: ecobeco now offering Dominion Virginia Power Home Energy Check-Ups! • ecobeco Celebrates National Weatherization Day 2014 • Eco-Quiz: Allergy triggers in the home September 2014 Newsletter  (9/2/2014) • Daniel and Jaime Go Green: Part I • Fatal Attraction: Porch lights, bugs, and simple energy-savvy solutions • ecobeco Get's a Visit from The Alice Ferguson Foundation • Solving the Indoor Air Quality Dilemma July 2014 Newsletter  (7/1/2014) • ecobeco wins Montgomery County Small Business Award • From the Field: Is Changing Your Air Filter Really So Black and White? • Energy Industry Newswire: Energy Efficiency Picked for a Top Spot in EPA's Clean Power Plan • Reviews Matter! • Apartment Building in College Park to Save $41,149 per year in Energy and Water May 2014 Newsletter  (5/2/2014) • Energy Industry Newswire: Energy Efficiency Wins Top Spot • eco-tip: Rain Barrels Save Water and Your Garden • Energy Industry Newswire: New Rebate Requirements • Pop-Quiz! What's Your Wattage? March 2014 Newsletter  (3/3/2014) • ecobeco Wins Pepco Award • From the President: Maryland Clean Energy Center Stage • Eco-tip: Eco-Friendly Landscaping for Spring • Eco-tip: Navigating the New Light Bulb Aisle • Energy Industry Newswire: Home Energy Use at 2001 Levels • Announcement: Fundraising Program for Schools and Churches • Pop-Quiz! Biggest Threat to Indoor Air Quality? January 2014 Newsletter  (1/2/2014) • Announcement: Fundraising Program for schools and churches • ecobeco President Brian Toll on the future of Direct Install Programs • Eco-tip: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by 40% in 4 Minutes • Energy Industry Newswire: Incandescent Light Bulbs are so 2013... • Pop-Quiz! Best Way to Save Energy in Winter? • Energy Industry Newswire: Energy Efficiency Takes Center Stage October 2013 Newsletter  (10/3/2013) • Upcoming Events: Silver Spring Greenfest and Takoma Park Festival • Pop-Quiz! What's in the Box? • $250 Rebate for Montgomery County Residents Available • Energy Industry Newswire - Five Important Climate Change Facts • ecoTip: Duct Cleaning: Does it Really Work? August 2013 Newsletter  (8/2/2013) • URGENT: There is Still Funding for Low to Moderate Income Marylanders Eligible for Grants Offsetting 90%-100% of Weatherization Costs Available For Limited Time - Howard, Anne Arundel and Carrol County Only • Energy Industry Newswire - Link Between Energy Efficient Homes and Occupant Health • ecoTip: Getting to YES for Sustainability in the Workplace • Pop-Quiz! To Vent Your Attic or Not to Vent Your Attic? June 2013 Newsletter  (6/4/2013) • URGENT NEWS: Low to Moderate Income Marylanders Eligible for Grants Offsetting 90%-100% of Weatherization Costs Available For Limited Time - Howard, Anne Arundel and Carrol County Only • Energy Industry Newswire - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Recommends Reducing Energy Subsidies • Pop-Quiz! What's Wrong with this Photo? • ecoTip: Keep Your Home Cooler this Summer April 2013 Newsletter  (4/1/2013) • DeVere Insulation $100 OFF Coupon Extended Through April 30 • Upcoming Events - Spring and Earth Day Events • Energy Industry Newswire - Solar Prices Falling • ecoTip: Spring Cleaning the Safe & Healthy Way ecobeco's February 2013 Newsletter  (2/1/2013) • $500 Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency Reinstated for 2012 and 2013 • ecobeco Earns 2012 Angie's List Super Service Award and 2012 Pepco Home Performance Award • DeVere Insulation $100 OFF Coupon Through February 28 • New Rules for Pepco and BGE Home Performance Rebates Starting February 1, 2013. • Northern Virginia LEAP offers Audit Discounts and Rebates for Energy Efficiency • ecoTip: Preparing for Power Outages, The Energy Efficient Way • Get Your Rebates Now: Maryland Energy Audits Expire After One Year • ecobeco Visits the Net-Zero House at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) December 2012 Newsletter  (12/3/2012) • What's in Store for Winter Weather This Year • ecoTip: ecobeco Keeps the Stink Bugs Out October 2012 Newsletter  (9/27/2012) • Upcoming Events - Green Festival and Many Local Events • ecoTip: Avoiding a Melt Down of Your Smart Power Strip • ecobeco's Referral Program Extended Through December 31 • Introducing NEW ecobeco Staff • President of ecobeco Receives MCEC 2012 Advocacy Award • Does Your Small Business Need Money to Make Energy Efficiency Improvements? August 2012 Newsletter  (8/1/2012) • ecoTip: How to Control Moisture in Your Home • Multi-Family Quick Energy Check-Ups • 2012 Energy Code Takes Effect • Introducing new ecobeco Staff • Upcoming Events: Riverdale STEP-UP, Hyattsville Arts Festival, DC Green Festival, King Farm Fall Festival • ecobeco's Referral Program Extended Through August 31 • ecobeco wins Century Club award from Department of Energy June 2012 Newsletter  (6/4/2012) • ecobeco Partner, DeVere Insulation, Offers June Discount on Top of Utility Rebates • Huge Savings for Apartments & Condos with Quick Energy Check-Ups • Upcoming Events: Silver Spring Green Workshop: Energy Efficiency in Your Home TONIGHT June 4th at 6:30pm • ecoTip - Saving on cooling costs this summer. • Pepco's Energy Wise Rewards Program Pays You! • BGE's Peak Rewards Program Pays You, Too! • Upcoming Events: Bethesda Green Solar & Green Home Expo on Sat. June 9. at 10am • ecobeco's Referral Program Extended Through August 30 • Frederick County, MD Green Homes Challenge April 2012 Newsletter  (4/9/2012) • Upcoming Events: April and Earth Day • ecobeco's Referral Program Extended Through June 30 • ecobeco wins awards from Department of Energy and City of Rockville • Energy Industry Newswire - Buyer Beware: Energy Efficient Windows • Energy Industry Newswire - How Much Insulation is Enough? March 2012 Newsletter  (3/1/2012) • ecobeco launches Quick Home Energy Check-Ups with Pepco at No Charge to You • eco-Tip: Get That Cape Cod an Energy Audit • Pepco Purchases Winning Solar Decathlon House • Upcoming Events: 2012 3rd Annual ACE Green Living Expo, Virginia • Virginia Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Ends • McKinsey Study: Homes Can Reduce Utility-Supplied Electricity by 90% February 2012 Newsletter  (2/1/2012) • The New ecobeco.com Home Page - Join Our Conversation on facebook • $100 Energy Audits and 50% Rebates State-Wide in Maryland for 2012 • eco-Tip: Safety First - Combustion Appliance Safety Testing During an Energy Audit • Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is Closed • Virginia Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Updates • Low Interest Financing from Maryland for Energy Efficiency Upgrades • ecobeco Referral Program is Extended Through March 31, 2012 Breaking News - Virginia Launches Enhanced Appliance Rebate  (1/11/2012) • Virginia's new Super Appliance Rebate program provides incentives up to $1,500 for high efficiency appliance replacements. January 2012 Breaking News  (1/9/2012) • Pepco and BGE Launch 50% Rebates up to $2,000 for Air Sealing and Insulation Improvements January 2012 Newsletter  (1/5/2012) • Maryland Public Service Commission orders $100 Energy Audits and 50% Rebates State-Wide for 2012 • ecobeco Wins Angie's List 2011 Super Service Award! • ecobeco Referral Program is Back Through January 31, 2012 • eco-Tip: Perils of Dryer Lint Build-Up • Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is 71% Allocated • Virginia Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Closing Out • DC Leak - Home Performance Launching in Late February in Washington, DC • 10 Things Still Made in America December 2011 Newsletter  (12/1/2011) • Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Improvements End December 31 • ecobeco Referral Program is Back Through January 31, 2012 • Deck the Halls - Fox 5 and ecobeco Shed Some Light on Christmas Lights • ecobeco Case Study: Silver Spring Rambler House Improves Energy Efficiency, Saves Money • Happy Anniversary to... ecobeco! • eco-Tip: Mercury in CFLs - Toxic to Your Health? • Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is 50% Allocated BREAKING NEWS - MEA Rebate Program Ends  (11/3/2011) • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Ends • Information about the 2012 Utility Programs Coming Soon, Hopefully November 2011 Newsletter  (11/2/2011) • Deadline Looms for Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program • Upcoming Event: Silver Spring Energy Efficiency Workshop • ecobeco has Moved! • Sungevity Solar Power for Maryland Homes - New Discounts - Get 4 Months FREE • Safe Air At Home - A Home Energy Magazine Reprint October 2011 Newsletter  (10/4/2011) • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Extended • eco-Tip: How to Keep the Draft Out - Getting Ready for Fall and Winter • Pepco Customers: Get a Free Tree September 2011 Newsletter  (8/25/2011) • NEW! Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Provides Additional 20% Savings Opportunity • ecobeco Summer Audit Referral Program Ends on August 31... $250 Solar Referral Continuing through September • eco-Tip: Home Energy Efficiency Pays Steady Dividends in Retirement August 2011 Newsletter  (8/4/2011) • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Update - Lt. Governor Announces $850,000 in New Funding • Sungevity Solar Discounts Expire This Month. Free iPad2 and We're Making Your First Three Payments! • ecobeco in the Community With Solar Power - Montgomery Mall and More • eco-Tip: How to Control Moisture in Your Home Mid-July 2011 Newsletter  (7/18/2011) • Introducing the ecobeco Summer Referral Program • Sungevity Solar Lease Enhancements • Update on Maryland MEA Rebate - 84% committed July 2011 Newsletter  (7/5/2011) • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Update - 82% of Funds Allocated • Introducing Sungevity Solar - Lease Your Solar System in July and We'll Make Your First Three Payments. Plus Special Discounts for Fast Signers. • ecoTip: Solar Power Primer - Photovoltaic • Virginia Re-Starts New Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. Appliance Program Continues. New Geothermal Program. • Upcoming Events - ecobeco and Bethesda Green's Greening Condos Workshop on Wednesday July 6th at 7pm. • Upcoming Events - Summer Green Fair on Saturday July 9th at 9am. Mid-June 2011 Newsletter  (6/15/2011) 1. The Maryland Home Performance Rebate Program has added another $500K. This extends the life of the program by several months. 2. We have teamed up with Sungevity Solar to bring solar leasing to Maryland. Instead of paying $40K up front, how about $0 down and a low monthly payment that is lower than your energy savings? You make money the first month! June 2011 Newsletter  (5/26/2011) • ecoTip: Keeping Cool - Air Conditioning and Beyond • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Update - 65% of funds allocated • Upcoming Events - ecobeco and Bethesda Green's Greening Condos Workshop • Upcoming Events - 3rd Annual Go Green Conference Frederick May 2011 Newsletter  (5/3/2011) • ecobeco Case Study - Montgomery County Split Level Home Reduces Air Leakage by 53%, Duct Leakage by 88%, and Estimated Utilities by 25%. • Maryland Energy Administration's Rebate Program Update - 48% of funds allocated • ecobeco Volunteers in our Community with Rebuilding Together • Upcoming Events - ecobeco and Bethesda Green's Greening Condos Workshop • Upcoming Events - 3rd Annual Kentlands Day • Energy Industry Newswire - The Scary Crawl Space April 2011 Newsletter  (4/1/2011) • Energy Industry Newswire - Stories from the Field March 2011 Newsletter  (3/1/2011) • ecoTip - Working on Windows • Upcoming Events - ecobeco and Bethesda Green's Greening Condos Workshop • Upcoming Events - Fairfax County's How to be More Energy Efficient at Home Presentation • Upcoming Events - ACE Green Living Expo • ecobeco wins Pepco Home Energy Savers Program Energy Saver Award. February 2011 Newsletter  (2/1/2011) • ecobeco is now on facebook • ecoTip - Scoping Out Your Insulation • ENERGY STAR Tax Holiday in Maryland February 19 - 21 ecobeco Breaking News - Maryland Launches 35% Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency Improvements  (1/25/2011) • Maryland Energy Administration Launches 35% Rebate Program for Air Sealing, Duct Sealing and Insulation Home Improvements January 2011 Newsletter  (1/4/2011) • ecoAwareness - A New Year's Resolution • ecobeco wins Angie's List Super Service Award ecobeco Legislative Update December 2010  (12/21/2010) • Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Improvements Partially Extended • Maryland Begins Unsecured Energy-Efficiency Loan Pilot Program December 2010 Newsletter  (12/2/2010) • Update: The Maryland Energy Efficient HVAC Appliance Rebate Program Has Expired • ecoTip: Air Leakage - Up and Out of My Chimney • ecobeco online Retail Store has expanded! • Local Luxury Condos Go Green in Potomac November 2010 Newsletter  (11/2/2010) • ecoTip: Cut Your Water Heating Bills • Pepco Home Energy Savings Program for Maryland Distribution Customers • Allegheny Maryland Customers, Get a Free Home Check-Up. • ecobeco Named 2009 Maryland Home Performance Contractor of the Year by the Maryland Energy Administration • I'm Not a Pepco Maryland Customer, What About Me? October 2010 Newsletter  (10/1/2010) • ecoTip: Do an Energy Audit Before Starting Home Improvement Projects • Newsflash: Washington Post Publishes Energy Special September 2010 Newsletter  (9/1/2010) • ecoTip 1: How to Control Moisture in Your Home • ecoTip 2: Energy Tracking Devices • Introducing ecobeco's Quality Survey • Montgomery County Residents get $250 of FREE Energy-Efficiency Products August 2010 Newsletter  (8/2/2010) • ecoTip 1: Luxurious Showering and the Environment • ecoTip 2: Planning For Stormy Weather and Power Outages July 2010 Newsletter  (7/1/2010) • ecoTip 1: How To De-Fang Vampire Power • ecoTip 2: Getting the most out of your Air Conditioner June 2010 Newsletter  (6/2/2010) • ecoTip 1: How To Stay Cool in the Summer Heat • ecoTip 2: Getting the most out of your CFLs May 2010 Newsletter  (5/4/2010) • ecoTip: Managing Moisture Reduces Risks for Mold • Arlington County Public Television and ecobeco Team Up To Educate about what to Expect During an Energy Audit April 2010 Newsletter  (4/1/2010) • ecobeco Labs Announces Discovery of Perpetual Biomass Source • ecoTip: Saving Water the Simple Way March 2010 Newsletter  (3/2/2010) • ecoTip 1: Spotting Attic Air Leaks By Viewing Your Roof February 2010 Newsletter  (2/2/2010) • ecoTip 1: Air Leakage - Stay Out of My Chimney. • Fox 5 and ecobeco Team Up To Tackle Cold Air Killers • ecoTip 2: Health and Safety - Radon January 2010 Newsletter  (1/4/2010) • ecoTip 1: Air Leakage - Up and Out of My Chimney. • ecoTip 2: Air Leakage - Avoiding Ice Dams • ecoTip 3: Air Leakage - Dryer exhaust December 2009 Newsletter  (12/2/2009) • December's ecoTip - Winter Window Tips • A Note About TVs and Energy Efficiency November 2009 Newsletter  (11/2/2009) • ecoTip - Keeping Cold Air Out of Your Home October 2009 Newsletter  (10/1/2009) • ecoTip - Managing Moisture Before Energy Efficiency Improvements September 2009 Newsletter  (9/2/2009) • September's ecoTip - Greening "Back to School." August 2009 Newsletter  (8/3/2009) • BGE Launches Smart Energy Savers Program that includes new incentives for energy efficiency improvements. • ecoTip - Have a Cool Summer Without Breaking the Bank. • New Problem Corner - identifying gas combustion problems. July 2009 Newsletter  (7/2/2009) • ecoTip - Do I Have To Replace My Windows? • Five easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint by 233 pounds. June 2009 Newsletter  (6/2/2009) • ecoTip - Reusable Water Bottles Save Energy and the Environment May 2009 Newsletter  (5/1/2009) • ecoTip - Manage Your Storm Water to Reduce Pollution • ecobeco gives back - Rebuilding Together A Great Success April 2009 Newsletter  (4/2/2009) • ecobeco Labs Announces Discovery of Free Home Cooling Product • ecoTip - Change your Air Filters March 2009 Newsletter  (3/4/2009) ecobeco February 2009 Newsletter  (2/6/2009)