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 Q: What is the Least Expensive Renewable Resource?
A: Conservation
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Gov. O'Malley has committed to a goal of reducing electricity use in Maryland by 15% by 2015 - seven years from now. An article about this goal and the plans for attaining it appeared in the Baltimore Sun on 12/28 (Read here.)
We all must work together if we are to attain this needed reduction in energy use and the related production of greenhouse gases.
Though difficult, energy conservation is the best choice, with the least cost to the consumer and the most benefit to the environment.
Malcolm Woolf, Director of the MD Energy Administration, wrote this in response to the Sun's article:
"Maryland continues to consume far more
electricity than it generates, resulting in high prices and the possibility of
summer shortages as soon as 2011.
Energy efficiency is a critical component
of any solution to bring our bills down and keep our lights on.
Simply put, the cheapest kilowatt is the
one not needed." (Read full letter here.) The best place to start conserving is in our homes. Collectively, our homes account for 21% of our national energy use. It is estimated that most homes could reduce their use by 20-30% through efficiency improvements. (source: EnergySavers.gov) Our Home Energy Inspections are specifically designed to help a homeowner determine the most cost effective method for improving their home's energy efficiency. To schedule an Energy Inspection for your home, fill out our on-line form here. We are your home performance experts.
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| TerraLogos Featured in the Washington Post
Post Reporter Joins Us on an Inspection in DC
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When reporter, Mary Ellen Slayter, interviewed us for an article on energy conservation last October (read the October article here), we told her about our Home Energy Inspections. She became intrigued by our description of the Blower Door Test and asked if she could join us on an inspection. She wanted to see the test in action.
Her article about our afternoon together appeared on the front of the Washington Post Real Estate section on December 15th. She especially enjoyed our tour of our customer, Robert Whale's house as we searched for the source of air leakage. With our big fan revving in the background, we found Robert's hidden energy leaks.
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| Two Local Green Events
Global Warming Solutions Rally and a TerraLogos Presentation at Laurel Library
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Rally in Annapolis Thursday, January 17 11 AM to 1 PM MD State House Annapolis
Join local environmental groups as they flood the streets of Annapolis with people to encourage the Governor to pass the Global Warming Solutions Act so global warming doesn't put us all under water. Click here for more information.
TerraLogos Presentation on Energy Inspections Tuesday, February 5, 7 PM Laurel Branch Library 507 7th Street, Laurel, MD
As part of a national series on Global Warming Solutions for America, TerraLogos will be presenting, "Home Energy Audits: Save Money by Going Green". Learn what we have discovered from our over 200 inspections of Maryland
homes. We will discuss home energy inspections and green home
improvements, and showcase diagnostic tools such as the Blower Door and
Infrared Camera. It's free. Click here for more information.
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| What We Do
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 TerraLogos Green Home Services performs Home
Energy Inspections© which identify the hidden energy leaks that cause
high energy bills. Each Inspection Report provides customized and
prioritized recommendations which will reduce energy costs while making
a home more comfortable and healthy.
Green Home Services
helps homeowners decide on the wisest investments for their home's
energy improvement. In addition to cost savings and increased personal comfort, these improvements are the first easy
steps homeowners can take toward reducing their personal impact on
global warming.
May the New Year be greener for us all,
Peter, Frank and Kim
TerraLogos Green Home Services Your home performance experts |
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Green Happy Hour in Annapolis |
Join us to socialize and discuss all things green with this great group of environmentally conscious Annapolitans. TerraLogos is featured. FREE!
Tuesday, January 29th 5:30 to 7:30 PM Purple Tooth Wine Bar 114 West St., Annapolis Sponsored by Green Drinks Annapolis
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