
Welcome to our Live Green Page!
We’d like to show you how you can incorporate these economical and
earth-conscious trends into your home improvements, as well as your
everyday life. You'll find tips on how to live a greener lifestyle,
bring green products into your home, and lower your overall
environmental impact. These days, living green involves much more than
recycling!
1) SAVE MONEY!
Energy and water efficient products can help your household save
hundreds, even thousands of dollars every year! Energy and water
efficient products help your community and your environment!
Read about saving money on with Energy Efficient Windows.
2) MINIMIZE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT!
Many of the new green building products and processes reduce harmful
gases given off by more commonly used building products. Read more about reducing environmental impact.
3) HAVE A HEALTHIER HOME!
Green products like low or no VOC paints make for better air quality
and reduce the harmful chemicals given off by common household paints.
More about Harmful VOC paints and stains.
4) IMPROVE YOUR HOMES RESALE VALUE!
Buyers want more than a pretty home! Green updates to your home can be
a powerful selling tool and can be the deciding factor when it comes
down to choosing which home to purchase!
5) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES!
Many utility companies offer rebates and financing options for
homeowners willing to convert to energy efficient appliances and
products. Some improvements can even get you tax credits!
Learn more about SMUD rebates.
Learn more about PGE rebates.
Learn more about tax incentives.
6) LESS MAINTAINENCE AND UP-KEEP!
Longer lasting environmentally friendly products require much less upkeep over time.