Doug talks to Jim Groves about the Mount Rainier Corn Coop, why corn stoves and burning corn for heat is economically beneficial and helpful to the environment. Jim also gives tips on how to go about finding a corn stove for your home. https://youtu.be/3LP1EsWamIY
Tag: Energy
#GREENisLife – Solar Testimonial #2
Doug talks to Brett Sherman about his experience purchasing solar panels for his Mount Rainier home and discusses the financial benefits of panel installation. A third great way to learn a little more about going solar before heading out to the Solar Party at Joe’s on 10/18. https://youtu.be/XZLG4I2MWKs
#GREENisLife – Solar Testimonial #1
Doug talks to Marek Posard about his experience purchasing solar panels for his Mount Rainier home and gives tips for how to go about owning your own panels. Another great way to learn a little more about going solar before heading out to the Solar Party at Joe’s on 10/18. https://youtu.be/ZhplTeKBPII
#GREENisLIFE – ABCs of Going Solar
Host Doug Adams talks to Jackson Leas about the basics for going solar for home owners and renters. Great way to learn a little more about going solar before heading out to the Solar Party at Joe's on 10/18. https://youtu.be/2mWr64fQXi8 Some of the links Jackson talked about: Neighborhood Sun MD Solar United Neighbors Energy Sage …
Mount Rainier Solar Party
The Green Team is gearing up for a Solar Party and you are invited. The Party will be on Thursday, October 18 from 7-9 PM at Joe’s Movement Emporium. There were be several solar vendors there to explain what they do and how you can go solar. This event is not just for homeowners with …
Who Needs Air Conditioning Anyway?
Many homes in Mount Rainier were built in the early 1900’s before air conditioning really existed. This month we’ll learn how one resident, Jodi-beth, and her family still lives comfortably without the AC - saving money while also being green. First her family insulated their small attic space, the walls, and the basement and sealed …
Street Light Replacement Report
The Green Team examined the environmental and financial benefits of replacing street lights in Mount Rainier with LEDs. You can read the report here - Street Light Replacement Report.
Keep Warm and Spend Less
As temperatures drop over the winter, there is one thing that keeps going up and up and up: heating costs. Whether you use electric, oil, or gas to heat your home, staying warm over the winter means bills can increase. And with our hundred-plus year homes in Mount Rainier, much of that heat leaks out …
