February 28th, 2010
Green is the New Black
With degrees in Environmental Studies (B.A., Connecticut College) and Quantitative Ecology (M.S., University of Washington) I find myself trying to incorporate my background and interest in the environment into my current profession. For years I wondered where the concern was, for the average person, for the environment. Today things are different. Being green is the new black because not only is it cool to care about the environment, it can also save you money and look good.
From light bulbs to heat pumps, it pays to be energy efficient. Say you are buying a home that has in-wall electric blower type heaters. Installing a forced air system with efficient heat pump will save you money on your energy bills over time, as well as quailify you for a tax credit and rebate from the local power company under certain circumstances. Below are links to Puget Sound Energy’s “Rebates and Promotions” page and to the “Tax Incentives Assistance Project” web site for energy tax incentives.
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