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		<title>Rocky Mountain Power Rate Increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rocky Mountain Power has requested an 11% rate increase (if approved, this would add about $4.50/month or $54.00/year to our electric bills). While this is down from their original request of a 13.7% increase, it&#8217;s still just the first of many, annual rate increases RMP says they&#8217;ll need to keep up with our growing demand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Programmable Thermostats &#8211; A Simple Way to Save</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can save up to 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% for eight hours. You can do this automatically by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat.
Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Energy Audit &#8211; Save Money, Be More Comfortable</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an Energy Consultant with DwellTek Home Energy Solutions, I&#8217;m often asked about the process of having an Energy Audit performed on a home. This video showing what goes on during a  Home Energy Performance Assessment does a great job of summing it all up. It&#8217;s 3 1/2 minutes long, but well worth the time.
After [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Foam Insulation Really Cost More?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An effective, continuous air barrier system assists in  controlling air movement into and out of your home.  The heating and air  conditioning systems work more efficiently.  You save money!
The United States Department of Energy estimates “uncontrolled” air  leakage can account for 30% or more of a home’s heating and cooling  costs, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Financing Option for Home Upgrades</title>
		<link>http://www.slcgreenhomes.com/241/a-great-financing-option-for-home-upgrades/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 03:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FHA 203k Loan is a great mortgage option that can provide clients up to $45,000 on top of their purchase loan for property upgrades.  It is specifically for renovation of a purchased home (but can also be used as a refinance option for people who want to renovate their existing homes).
This loan allows buyers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Utah Renewable Energy Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in learning more about Solar Energy? Have you considered converting your home to this energy efficient system? The paybacks might be quicker than you ever thought &#8211; especially now, since more than 50% of the cost of a new solar energy installation could be covered with available tax credits and the new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Energy Monitor</title>
		<link>http://www.slcgreenhomes.com/191/home-energy-monitor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I enjoy about being Salt Lake City&#8217;s &#8220;Green Realtor,&#8221; is meeting other great people involved in sustainable living. Last night I attended the Third Annual Fall Party and Fundraiser for HEAL Utah. In addition to an inspiring presentation given by the mayor of Greensburg, Kansas (the town that was leveled by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Salt Lake City Homeowner Installs Geothermal</title>
		<link>http://www.slcgreenhomes.com/167/salt-lake-city-homeowner-installs-geothermal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kudos to local Salt Lake City homeowner who made the decision to install a sustainable, energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system. There&#8217;s no doubt that he&#8217;ll benefit from this system while he lives in the home, and upon sale down the road. Comfort Tech is a company I&#8217;ve worked with &#8211; they do great [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Energy-Efficient Appliances</title>
		<link>http://www.slcgreenhomes.com/106/energy-efficient-appliances/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Hanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following is useful information for anybody considering the purchase of a new appliance &#8211; such as a refrigerator, washer or dryer. Also be aware that there are a lot of rebates being offered by manufacturers and/or utility companies.
https://www.ecobroker.com/misc/articleview.aspx?ArticleID=13
Energy-Efficient Appliances
 Technology Snapshot &#38; Benefits:
Both immediate and  indirect economic savings can come from energy-efficient appliances [...]]]></description>
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