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	<title>Atlanta Real Estate Forum &#187; green-builder</title>
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		<title>Green Builder Overnight</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Natalie</dc:creator>
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During these tough economic times who wouldn&#8217;t want to cut their home energy costs in half? A recent ecohome magazine article featured Monte Hewett, an Atlanta home builder who has been studying and building green homes for almost a decade now. In 2000 Hewett attended a Home Builder Association seminar that focused on the EarthCraft [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Energy Efficiency Can Save on your Taxes, too</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for ways to save money on taxes as the end of the year approaches, think about upgrading the energy efficiency of your home or business. Details are spelled out at the ENERGY STAR site. You&#8217;ll save on more than taxes; you&#8217;ll enjoy lower energy costs throughout the year.
Haven Properties homeowners save on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Consumers choose &#8220;green building&#8221; to save on energy costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Carroll</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s simple, really. Consumers see &#8220;green building&#8221; as something that will save them money on energy costs.
A survey conducted for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) confirms that a desire for greater energy efficiency drives consumers to choose a green-built home.
The survey, conducted during the week of Oct. 15 by the Public Opinion Strategies, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have you Changed your Air Filters Recently?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/have-you-changed-your-air-filters-recently-1687/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ As you&#8217;re getting ready for Thanksgiving company, take a moment to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient by changing your air filter. You&#8217;ll keep your systems from working so hard to heat or cool all the relatives, and the air your family and friends breathe will be cleaner. You&#8217;re saving on your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Ceiling Fans Lower My Energy Costs?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/do-ceiling-fans-lower-my-energy-costs-1681/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only if you turn your thermostat up a little while you&#8217;re using them. Ceiling fans don&#8217;t actually lower the temperature in the room, but they cool you while you&#8217;re in it. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s also important to turn the fan off when you leave.
Haven Properties homes stay more comfortable year-round while saving on energy costs. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Have a Programmable Thermostat, but do you Use it?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/you-have-a-programmable-thermostat-but-do-you-use-it-1678/</link>
		<comments>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/you-have-a-programmable-thermostat-but-do-you-use-it-1678/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking the extra few minutes to program the thermostat in your home could save up to $150 in energy costs each year. During summer, take advantage of periods in the day when your home doesn&#8217;t need to be kept as cool and turn the temperature up. In the winter, set the temperature lower during those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it me, or is it cold in here?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/is-it-me-or-is-it-cold-in-here-1676/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If fall drafts are leaking into your home, heated or cooled air is probably seeping out. Existing homes can be make more air tight with proper sealing and insulation. ENERGY STAR has a fact sheet to tell you how.
If you&#8217;re building a new home, don&#8217;t go to the trouble of sealing and adding insulation later. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building with Trees Competition</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/building-with-trees-competition-1898/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol M. Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Arbor Day Foundation, in conjunction with NAHB invites conservation-minded builders and developers to enter the 2008 Building With Trees Awards of Excellence recognition program.
The awards competition recognizes builders and developers who save trees during construction and land development, incorporate trees into project design and utilize trees for energy savings, fighting climate change, recreational [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your Home Office Too Stuffy?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/is-your-home-office-too-stuffy-1674/</link>
		<comments>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/is-your-home-office-too-stuffy-1674/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then it may be an energy hog. Inefficient office equipment creates waste heat. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when choosing computers, printers, fax machines, and any other equipment that makes your home office run smoothly. Make sure your home PC is using its power management capabilities, too. The screen saver does not save energy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;ve Pledged to Change a Light, but Which one Should I Change?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/ive-pledged-to-change-a-light-but-which-one-should-i-change-1672/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Haven Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To get the most efficient use of your ENERGY STAR qualified light bulb, choose one that burns a long time, such as an outdoor light. The high quality light will last up to 10 times longer and save you up to $30 on energy bills over its lifetime. You may want to change more than [...]]]></description>
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