Episode 309
Week of Apr. 05, 2008
An easy to follow guideline for green. The secrets to designing a 7000 square foot green home. Could owning a franchise improve your business?
Business Tip:
The government extends tax credits to builders who build energy efficient homes.
$2000 Energy Tax Credit Requirements
-50% energy savings over 2004 International Energy Conservation Code
-Building envelope improvements lower energy use by 10%
-Home sold by January 1, 2009
$2000 Energy Tax Credit Eligibility
-Analyze energy use with IRS approved software program
-Home certified by energy rater
-File IRS form 8908
RESNET Residential Energy Savings Network
Segment 1:
In the News:
- NAHB's Eye on the Economy newsletter reports tentative signs of a turn around in sales.
- PATH introduces Green Building Guidelines for builders and remodelers.
- Tradewinds Showcase Home is more than 7300 square feet and environmentally friendly.
- Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is next weekend in Chicago .
Resources:
Eye on the Economy
The PATH Guide to Green Building 4
Geoffrey Mouen Architects
Tradewinds Blow Green at IBS
K/BIS
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: an end to sock frustration, countertops made of paper and a small unit that provides hot water and so much more.
Resources:
Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters
Building the HGTV Green Home 2008
Core Communities
Editor's Choice
PaperStone
Permit Pouch Extreme
Roofers World Extreme Shingling Bracket and Red Ripper
Red Ripper Rips Into Shingles, by Mark Clement
Found at IBS:
Cuff Sox
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
Segment 3:
The Best Practices for doing business better: take a closer look at what it takes to install a Solar Electric System.
Resources:
BP Solar Electric Systems
Build IQ
Segment 4:
The value of joining a team. We talk with successful owners of home repair franchises.
Resources:
FTC franchise information
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