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Recognition
We've been on a Winning Streak
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It's fun to win.
And, thanks to all of our great customers, that's what we've been doing.
In February, TerraLogos Green Home Services was named 2008 Contractor of the Year by the Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star program. This is the program that certifies and ensures quality work from the auditors and contractors in Maryland. (Acceptance photo above - read more here.)
We were also awarded 2008 Super Service recognition from Angie's List. This is especially satisfying since it is totally based on our customers' evaluations of our work.
And on April 16, we were named Green Entrepreneur for 2009 by the Baltimore Business Journal (read more here.)
Recognition from our peers, our customers and the business community makes us feel extra proud of the work we do. But, it's our customers who make the difference by taking a leadership role with their investment in energy efficiency. We value your support.
If you would like to join the almost 600 Marylanders to improve your home's energy efficiency, it all starts with a Home Energy Inspection.
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Save Money and Feel Comfortable
Take Advantage of Tax Incentives
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Home Energy Inspections by themselves do not reduce energy bills.It's performing the recommended energy improvements that will save you money, while improving comfort and indoor air quality.
That's why TerraLogos Green Home Services doesn't just perform inspections. We partner with you to complete properly the cost-effective projects your home needs.
Take advantage of the full service we offer through our Sustainable Contractors Network. We have worked hard to find experienced and service-oriented contractors who understand our whole-house approach.
We will help you
- Save money by avoiding costly improvements you don't need.
- Save time and frustration by eliminating contractors who don't understand your project.
- Proceed with confidence knowing that the work will be done properly to obtain the best results.
- Take advantage of the available tax incentives, like the Federal Energy Incentives that were reinstated starting 1/1/ 2009.
It all starts with your Home Energy Inspection. The 4-step TerraLogos process includes:
- A complete energy audit of your home with testing for accurate diagnosis,
- A customized Home Energy Report -- your step-by-step road map to improve your home's performance cost-effectively,
- Connection to the qualified companies in our Sustainable Contractors Network who can properly do the work,
- And, follow-up testing and inspection to ensure that the work is done safely and completely.
Customers who have completed their energy improvement projects have shared their stories with us, indicating up to 50% savings on energy bills. Plus, their homes are finally comfortable for their families.
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Free Webinar and Two Fairs
Upcoming Green Events |
Saturday, April 18 was a gorgeous spring day for the Baltimore EcoFest in Druid Hill Park, providing the perfect kick-off to Baltimore Green Week. Click here to find out more about this weeks events.
And, if you missed us at the Ecofest, please join us at one or more of these upcoming events:
Webinar on Home Energy Audits with TerraLogos
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Join us in the comfort of your home as we discuss Home Energy Audits in Maryland. Register...then join the discussion. Discover:
- What's Involved in a Home Energy Audit
- Common Home Improvements
- Common Energy Audit Pitfalls
- Tax Credits and Incentives in Maryland
FREE. Click here to register and for more information
Sponsored by AtisSun
2009 Gunpowder Polar Fair
North Point State Park
Saturday, April 25, 11 AM to 4 PM
Extend your Earth Day celebration into the weekend and join us for this fun event on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Workshops, music, food and games. TerraLogos will have a booth and also be making a presentation on Home Energy Audits. $3 per vehicle Click here for a flyer with more info and here for information on North Point Sate Park.
Maryland Heartland Sustainable Living Fair
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Saturday, May 23, 9 AM to 5 PM
This community event has been organized by local residents who are
interested in promoting environmental awareness and the development of
a sustainable economy in Central Maryland. Education seminars, informational booths, and much more. Come visit us at the Terralogos booth. Ages 17 to 59 - $5 | Ages 16 and younger - FREE | Seniors, Students, Bicyclists - $3 Click here for a flyer and here to visit their web site. |
Think Inside the Box
Energy Saving Tip
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It's spring! 
And, it's the perfect time to call for furnace and boiler maintenance since technicians are less busy.
Did you know that each year you put off HVAC maintenance you lose at least 5% efficiency on your system's performance? That means significantly higher energy bills if you have gone several years without annual maintenance.
Here are the important points to remember:
- Verify that all of the coils are cleaned, both inside on the furnace or boiler and outside on the AC unit.
- Verify that your filters fit well. Improperly fitted furnace filters cause the coils to clog more quickly, reducing efficiency and effective delivery.
- If you burn oil, gas or LP, ask your technician to perform a Combustion Analysis and explain the results to you.
Looking for a qualified HVAC technician you can trust? Give us a call at 443-451-7130 or email us at GHS@TerraLogos.com, and we will connect you to one of our Sustainable Contractors.
And here's a link to a helpful article from Fine Homebuilding with a basic explanation on how boilers, furnaces & heat pumps work, and how to improve their performance.
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Seeing the Opportunity in Going Code Green
Book Review - Hot, Flat and Crowded
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First, the title bothered me. Plus, I am to the point where I am unable to take in any more information about how bad things are.
However, after the 12th good friend told me that I really should read this book, I checked it out from the library. They were right - it is excellent.
Friedman pulls no punches about what the future holds in store for us. But, he shows us the "quintessentially
American opportunity" inherent in this crisis and encourages us to rise to the occasion.
I have pieced together some of my favorite excerpts at this link (click to read more.) They include utility company CEO's extolling the business benefits of energy efficiency, and Green Hawks in the army explaining how to out-green Al Qaeda. My favorite, though, is the speech by a 12-year-old Canadian girl to world leaders at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. Her appeal is even more poignant and important today (page 6 of the excerpts.)
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| What We Do
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TerraLogos
performs Home Energy Inspections to find and fix the hidden energy leaks that cause high energy bills and make homes uncomfortable.
Our process begins with the TerraLogos Home Energy Inspection and the resulting report which targets home energy use. But it's a 4 step process: The TerraLogos process provides Maryland homeowners with cost-effective solutions to simultaneously
- save money on utility bills,
- make their homes more comfortable and healthy, and
- reduce their personal impact on the environment.
TerraLogos Green Home Services Your partner in energy efficiency
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TerraLogos Featured in the Baltimore Sun |
Our Home Energy Inspections were featured in a front page story in the Baltimore Sun. And there's also a great 1-minute video on our inspection process.
Click here to read the whole article and watch the video
We have also been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and other publications. Read more here.
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TerraLogos Videos |
We've added a new section to out web site for videos and radio recordings.
In addition to the Baltimore Sun video above, there's a longer video by the AARP, and interviews on Fox45 and WBAL. And more.
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Hiring Energy Auditors
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Would you like to make a difference? A TerraLogos Home Energy Auditor works directly with
homeowners to lower energy use, increase home comfort and minimize
carbon footprints.
The work is both demanding and rewarding. Home Energy performance is
a rapidly expanding "Green Job" sector with plenty of room for
leadership and career development.
Click here for a full description of this position.
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cover letter and resume to GHS@TerraLogos.com Deadline: May 1st No phone calls please.
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local
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Local asparagus is just starting to be harvested, and strawberry season will be here soon.
Support MD agriculture at your local farmers' market. In Baltimore, the Waverly Market is open year 'round on Saturday mornings, and the JFX Market opens back up for Sunday Mornings starting May 3. See you there.
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Enjoy the Season
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Is there a better time than Spring?
Get the full effect of blooming beauty at Baltimore's Sherwood Gardens. The next two weeks should be the peak time.
Check here for more information.
What's your favorite place to enjoy Springtime? Tell us at ghs@TerraLogos.com
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