We provide services for three reasons:
1. We want to improve the way houses are built and operate.
2. We have years of experience and interest in the issues.
3. We understand how busy life and projects tend to get, where you might need a little extra support to make the decisions you’ll be most happy with.
We provide a wide range of customized consulting services (even beyond the ones listed below), specializing in a overview of the many inter-related considerations, which taken together can truly optimize a project’s effectiveness. Additionally, we offer more focused services to work out details on specific recommendations, or give referrals for followup tasks.
Sometimes our conclusions are to “not do” something or delay implementation, or doing something on a smaller scale. A green project often means doing less (spending less money, using fewer resources, and using less time) to reach your goals.
Contact us if there is a related project or task we might be able to help with.
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Green home renovations (additions and new construction)- project options, scope of work, rough budgeting, preliminary design and more |
| Financial Incentives – helping you by researching, summarizing, and navigating the many federal, state, local and other financial incentives that make going green even more affordable than it already is – grant programs, income and property tax credits, payment plans, etc |
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Energy (and resource)-efficiency – energy inspection, seal up and insulation options, phantom/vampire electricity identification, water efficiency |
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Corn stove consultation– Where could it go? What kind of stove? How much will it cost and how much can I save? |
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Non- and less-toxic products– recommending the best cleaning, household, and building products to protect your health and improve indoor air quality. |
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Green Building Materials– including salvaged, recycled content, sustainable materials |
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Renewable Energy – corn stoves, wind energy, solar hot water and solar electricity-including latest info on local, regional and federal incentive programs |
| Other Services– Eliminating junk mail – reduce time, clutter and wasted paper and energy. – Personal climate action plan – optimize your energy (time and money) to have the greatest carbon reductions inside and outside the home. |
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| Rates (as of Sept 2010) | |
| Initial Rates: | $40-60/h – sliding scale, with discounts for nearby clients and financial supporters of Chesapeake Climate Action Network |
| Other Rates: | To be decided based on project |
Typical Process:
We’ll set up a time to discuss things you might do to “green your home” (often including a site visit). I’ll listen carefully, ask questions and take notes; then compile my thoughts, additional research and recommendations into a report for you. However, it’s really up to you what form this could take so that it will be useful for your priorities, your budget, and any level of time commitment. Many of the options will save money, as well work to protect your home, your family and the environment – in addition to aligning your values with your purchases and actions.