Episode 308
Week of Mar. 29, 2008
Going green with LEED, meet the standards and pass the tests. Heating, ventilation and AC, choosing a system that efficiently does it all. A small tank with a big pay-off, instant hot water and more.
Business Tip:
Cooling before recharging can give more life to batteries.
RBRC
Segment 1:
In the News:
- Homeowners increase investments in sustainable housing to save money on high energy prices.
- LEED for Homes program used at the first HGTV Green Home.
- USGBC & ASID launch ReGreen, guidelines for green remodeling.
Resources:
Construction Industry: Green Building is "Good"
LEED for Homes
Building the HGTV Green Home 2008
ReGreen
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: a simple invention that can ease big frustrations plus an HVAC system that reduces energy usage by up to 30%.
Resources:
Sears
Building the HGTV Green Home 2008
Core Communities
Editor's Choice
360 Electrical
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
Segment 3:
The Best Practices for doing business better: the water heater fits in the closet and other benefits of going tankless.
Resources:
Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters
Build IQ
Segment 4:
A demolition with more challenges then most and the creative ways the contractor did it.
Resources:
Toyota Tundra
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