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Helping heal earth one home at a time

Homes use more energy and cause more climate-changing greenhouse gasses than cars. 

Half the homes standing in 2030 will have been built since the year 2000. 

This presents us with a critical window of opportunity -- one of supreme magnitude.  By incorporating best practices in green-building and energy-efficiency into as many new homes as possible, we can mitigate the burning of fossil fuels required to power our homes and buildings.

Green homes aren't just better for the planet.  They're better for people, too.  Owners of green homes enjoy:

  • Greater energy efficiency, and thus, lower utility bills
  • Quieter, more comfortable homes
  • Lower home maintenance and greater dwelling durability
  • Healthier indoor air
  • Less utility air pollution
  • Improved resale
  • Satisfaction in being part of the solution to the climate-change crisis

Join the green revolution!  As one of Georgia's first certified EcoBrokers, I can help you on your journey towards greener, cleaner, healthier, more sustainable living.

Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 05:20PM by Registered CommenterBurke Sisco | CommentsPost a Comment

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