How Green Is Your Home?

Green here. Green there. Green everywhere.

With so much talk about going green, it can be confusing as to what that really means. In regards to real estate, there are many shades of green- from new Earth Advantage green homes to old bungalows with green features such as bamboo flooring and added insulation.

Yes, old houses can be green too. And one way of going green or learning how to go green is by ordering a free home energy review from Energy Trust of Oregon.

I recently had a free review performed on my home joining the more than 10,000 homeowners who’ve done so since the reviews began in 2003. The review did in fact take about an hour with the advisor inspecting my furnace, water heater, insulation, windows, and ducts.

When the review was finished, the advisor told me what areas of my home were energy efficient and which areas (not many) could use improvement. He also installed water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators.

To learn more about the free review or to schedule one, visit this Energy Trust of Oregon link.