Environment

Efficiency Attractive in the Denver Real Estate Market

By teamcox | Published: March 18, 2012

Efficiency is becoming more and more attractive in the Denver real estate market. Zero-energy-cost homes are being built more readily and promise homeowners enormous savings over time. Of course, zero-energy-cost sounds great but how can current homeowners benefit from this trend? Luckily, there are ways to improve efficiency in existing homes and the upfront costs can … Continue reading Efficiency Attractive in the Denver Real Estate Market

Colorado’s “Cash for Appliances” Starts Next Week!

By teamcox | Published: April 15, 2010

Have you been looking for an excuse to get rid of your old appliance? The Colorado State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, known as “Cash for Appliances,” begins April 19th! The mail-in rebate program is to encourage customers to replace older appliances with new Energy-Star appliances. Eligible appliances include: Clothes washers — $75 Dishwashers — $50 Refrigerators — … Continue reading Colorado’s “Cash for Appliances” Starts Next Week!

Denver Named Among Country’s “Greenest” Cities

By teamcox | Published: March 12, 2010

Denver has been ranked seventh among America’s “green cities.” The “Green Cities Index” ranks 43 U.S. metro areas on a variety of environmental factors, including traffic congestion, transit use, water quality, carbon emissions, LEED-certified projects, and the number of “green” jobs. Other “green” cities include San Francisco, Honolulu, Austin, Boston, and Seattle. On another “green … Continue reading Denver Named Among Country’s “Greenest” Cities

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An Event for Greening Your Home

By teamcox | Published: July 6, 2009

Are you a Denver-area homeowner who is thinking of “greening” your home? TeamCox Realtors has found an event for you! This month’s Parker Library Café Current is covering,“Principles of LEED + Greening Your Home.” The event is on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00pm at the Warhorse Inn (19420 E. Mainstreet) in historic downtown Parker. Bill Blomberg, a LEED-accredited … Continue reading An Event for Greening Your Home

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Recognizing a few of Denver’s “Greener” Neighborhoods

By teamcox | Published: July 16, 2008

Stapleton, Lowry, and the Geos Neighborhood Among Denver’s Eco-Friendly Communities! Since we are at the midpoint of a two-day Eco-Broker seminar, I am truly inspired to recognize a few environmentally friendly neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. TeamCox Realtors commends these communities for their true dedication to our environment. Stapleton: It is hard to believe … Continue reading Recognizing a few of Denver’s “Greener” Neighborhoods