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Category: Energy Efficiency

Water Conservation – Cities Thinking Backwards?

27 June, 2009 (22:10) | Community Issues, Energy Efficiency, Info for Sellers, Opinion | By: Aaron Dickinson - Edina Realty

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The Star Tribune had an article today discussing how the Metropolitan Council is pushing all cities to encourage water conservation.  The paper profiles Minnetonka and their efforts to curb usage by dramatically increasing water rates for excessive usage.  While [...]

Efficiency Furniture in a Box

15 March, 2008 (21:09) | Energy Efficiency, General, Useless Ramblings | By: Aaron Dickinson - Edina Realty

Imagine taking a whole bedroom set with you in a box!

Tax Rebates on Energy Efficient Upgrades

17 November, 2007 (22:46) | Energy Efficiency, General, Info for Buyers | By: Aaron Dickinson - Edina Realty

Through December 31st 2007, if you purchase specific qualifying energy-efficient items for your home, you can save hundreds of dollars via federal tax rebates.
Water heaters 80% efficient or greater (tankless) – $300
Furnaces 95% efficient or greater – $150
Air Conditioners 14 SEER or greater – $300
Insulation – 10% of cost, up to $500
Windows – 10% of [...]