Green Renovations - worth the $?

[Scott289]

I've been working on this video series about eco-friendly/energy efficient home renovations, and I was wondering...have any of you made changes to your house (like switching to compact-fluorescent light bulbs, energy efficient appliances, etc.)?

[spot]

Originally Posted by Scott289

I've been working on this video series about eco-friendly/energy efficient home renovations, and I was wondering...have any of you made changes to your house (like switching to compact-fluorescent light bulbs, energy efficient appliances, etc.)?

Switching light bulbs is obligatory in some parts of the world, people don't even get the choice.

In the UK there are government grants to householders for installing energy efficient heating and insulation systems.

[Victoria]

we have an HR combi boiler which is very efficent, double glazing throughout, insulation in loft wall and under the floors on all piping minimum heat loss, we only have a shower, all the radiators have thermostatic valves.all my kitchen stuff i A or AA effiecent. ect ect
The outlay will takes years if ever to re coup and its not helped by the energy companies putting up thier tariffs regardless of how much we try to cut back.

Its a case of doing your bit, I suppose.

[FUBAR]

I have always been amazed at how energy companies say they want to help conserve energy and then raise prices to keep up profit margins.

[spot]

Originally Posted by FUBAR

I have always been amazed at how energy companies say they want to help conserve energy and then raise prices to keep up profit margins.

How does that fail to be effective? It sounds eminently logical to me.

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by spot

How does that fail to be effective? It sounds eminently logical to me.

Of course it does.

[spot]

Originally Posted by hoppy

Of course it does.

Does it not reduce consumption?

[hoppy]

Originally Posted by spot

Does it not reduce consumption?

Is it logical to pay more for less?

[spot]

Originally Posted by hoppy

Is it logical to pay more for less?

Obviously, if there's a national commitment to reduce consumption.

The UK's made one. So have most industrialized countries. The US is in many ways a rogue state thanks to the previous White House administration stonewalling against progress.

[CARLA]

We just moved into a totally "GREEN" building no light switches in fact if you sit still long enough you will be working in the dark.
No hot water in the bathrooms (not sure how sanitary that is). All the faucets and toilet operate automatically if they operate. The office is heated by something called "RE HEATING" not sure what that means other than no heat. For us it means wear 2 sweaters in the morning till about 11am and then 1 sweater till 5pm when its time to go home. Can't have space heaters violation of our lease agreement.
The windows are tinted to change due to the amount of sunlight outside, this can get annoying at times.
Not sure how much money it will save us as we have only been there a month. I can tell you we have a lot of sick staff because they are freezing day in and day out.
Since all the controls for this "GREEN" operation are right next to my Server room I have become by default the person all staff complains to.