Comments for Westchester Green

Comment on More on Tankless Water Heaters by Ira Mann

Ira Mann — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:20:45 +0000

Good Post. I think in the future all new homes will be built with a tankless water heater. They not only cost less to operate, but they can be repaired, if needed, and have a much longer useful life than a standard “tanked” water heater. Great Job!

Comment on Progression of a Green House by Green Energy

Green Energy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:03:43 +0000

Wow amazing. Indeed, very clean, fresh and comforting to live in.

Comment on Where Luxury Meets Sustainable Design by Green Energy

Green Energy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:39:40 +0000

It is very possible to combine luxury and energy conservation. Why not, when technologies on solar energies now a days are increasing. Very practical for homeowners.

Comment on Integrated PV Solar Panels by Solar Energy

Solar Energy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:57:47 +0000

People are still doubting about the effeciency of using solar energy. But they could not realized the value of it until they can try it in homes.

Comment on Green Planet Paints by Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP

Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:53:36 +0000

Kelly:

Ben Moore has just introduced Natura Zero-VOC paint. We just specified it on a project in Chappaqua. I’ll keep you posted on our thoughts.

Mark

Comment on Green Planet Paints by Kelly M

Kelly M — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:33:29 +0000

Good info, thanks. I very much like Benjamin Moore for all the same reasons. Looking forward to trying it.

Comment on Integrated PV Solar Panels by kathleen

kathleen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:57:18 +0000

It’s hard to tell from the website if they emit the same sort of glare as the regular solar panels. Good idea, though. Certainly would have been nice if my lovely neighbors had used them.

Comment on Progression of a Green House by Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP

Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:48:49 +0000

Construction costs for specific projects are confidential. Sorry.

Thanks for the kind words.

Comment on Progression of a Green House by Victor Barnett

Victor Barnett — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:11:54 +0000

Very nice addition.
May I ask what was the construction budget?

Comment on Affordable Photovoltaics?? by George

George — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:33:19 +0000

I certainly agree with you that there are huge tax credits available right now for solar. The threshold for qualifying is 80% exposure, or 20% shading, but this is still a very tough standard particularly in Westchester. Being in the solar industry myself I can tell you that the other significant development in the industry has been the drop in the price of panels. This has had a tremendous effect on overall cost and payback. I don’t know the particulars of this installation but $44,915 or $10/w is above present day market levels for a 4k system. Now, even for high output panels you should be looking in the $8+/w range or $35,000.00 for that size system. It is a constantly changing market, and you are right, with the present combination of programs, now is a particularly good time to get in. great blog.