The 3/50 Project
In November, I received an email about “Small Business Saturday” which occurred the day after Black Friday. I thought it was a really fabulous concept but it wasn’t until early this morning that I discovered the foundation behind that campaign. Here is a little info on how YOU can help your local economy. There is a link in my side bar that takes you to the 3/50 Project so spread the word!
Eastern Flyer Passenger Rail – OKC to Tulsa
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: EASTERN FLYER PASSENGER RAIL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011
How Walkable is Your Neighborhood?
It’s not often that I see people commuting by bike or foot in Oklahoma City, though I believe this will become more commonplace as our city increases bike lanes and sidewalks. According to Walkscore.com, Oklahoma City has an average walk score of 42 with zip codes 73102, 73103, 73106, 73118, 73104, 73139, 73112, 73107 and 73109 with an average score of 50 or higher.
Tax Time! Do you Qualify for a 2010 Energy Tax Credit?
If you completed installation of any energy efficient improvements before December 31, 2010, now is the time to check to see if they qualify for a tax credit. 2009-2010 were overflowing with amazing opportunities just asking to be taken advantage of. Here is a break down of all the qualifying energy efficient upgrades:
City Seeks Public Input on Capital Green
From okc.gov:
(January 6, 2011) – Residents interested in sharing their ideas on how Oklahoma City can use resources more efficiently are invited to attend a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 24 in the City Council Chamber of City Hall, 200 N Walker.
The meeting gives attendees a chance to help develop the City’s first sustainability plan, which will set cost cutting goals through environmental and economic stewardship both within City operations and in the community.
Keep it Local….OK?
Written for the Mayfair Heights Neighborhood Association January/February Newsletter. I like to give these as thank you gifts and tonight I will be using mine at Cheever’s while I enjoy their oh so yummy Chicken Fried Steak.
What if I told you that you could support local economy and save money at the same time? Well, you are in luck because you can! 2011 marks the second year for Keep it Local OK, a program dedicated to “promoting the locally owned and independent business that make Oklahoma great.”
OKC Metro Public Utility Service Resources
Whether you’re buying or selling, when it’s moving time, you’ll have the tedious task of setting up or transferring utility services. Your time is valuable, so that’s why I’ve created a list of public utility contacts by city, for you. Just find your city in the list below and call, or follow the links to check for pricing information.
Sustainability on Film
If you live in Oklahoma City and have picked up this week’s Gazette or tuned in to your friends status updates on Facebook, you may be aware that last night was the launch of a series of films on sustainability that will continue through the weekend at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
How Much Energy is Your House Losing?
Twitter….what an interesting concept. I know you are thinking “What does this have to do with ENERGY?” and I will get to that in a minute. A couple of years ago when I first began to tweet, I used Twitter to see who was coming to dinner or who was up for a game of bones. Although that was a good way to eat up time during my daughter’s nap, Twitter has become so much more of a tool in recent months. A few weeks back, I found Temur Akhmedov, founder of the Oklahoma Green Business Alliance, on Twitter. This was the first I had heard of the OGBA and I wanted more information so we set up a meeting.
Last week, I met Temur (and Daryl from Safe and Green) for coffee. I started asking questions about OGBA, their role in the community and how we could work together, but then the conversation strayed to his livelihood. Temur is an energy auditor. Oooh. Cool! I had to get the scoop.
Temur explained to me that his energy audit consists of a two part testing process. The first being the blower door test which tests the air-tightness of the home. The second part is thermal infrared imaging or thermography. The thermography detects air leaks, gaps in insulation and changes in temperature. I watch Planet Green so I knew that much but what I did not know was that you can actually detect a water leak or other moisture issues, which can save you tons of money by being able to pinpoint the exact location of the problem.
He brought his thermal imaging camera in to Cuppie’s and Joe and actually showed us how it worked. I didn’t ask him if I could take it for a spin but I did make an appointment to have an energy audit done on my home!
He will be here tomorrow afternoon and I cannot wait to see the results. I was told that the process would take roughly 2-3 hours. Once he is finished with the audit, he puts together a comprehensive summary detailing items of concern. He also goes a step further to tell you which ones you can cost effectively tackle now and which should be addressed when making major repairs such as installing a radiant barrier the next time you replace the roof.
Right now, OK Energy Savers is running a special on their energy audits!
Homes up to 2,000sf $99.00
Homes 2,000 – 3,000sf $149.00
Homes 3,000sf + $199.00
Those chilly winter months are quickly approaching. Make sure that you are ready by scheduling your audit now. Proper insulation not only helps save energy and protect the environment but also cuts back on your energy bills. I, personally, don’t know anyone who wouldn’t enjoy that!
Call Temur at (405) 229-9165 to set up your appointment! You can also email him at info@centaurustech.com.
I Love Water!
Anyone who knows me has probably seen the “I love water!” bumper-sticker on my car. I picked it up at a street fair a couple years back while talking with some folks from the Portland Water Bureau. My hope is that at least one person a day notices it and gives it some thought.
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