Living Lightly


How can you live lightly, be eco-friendly and environmentally responsible, while saving money at the same time? It’s easier than you think!


Keep It Light


Solatube Daylighting Systems are a great, environmentally friendly way to bring pure, natural light into your home. They’re easy and affordable to install in almost any room – and you’ll be amazed at the dramatic difference they make in dark rooms or gloomy hallways. Equally important, Solatube Daylighting Systems allow you to switch off interior lights during the day, save money on electric bills and reduce your carbon footprint.


REGREEN


The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently launched their official REGREEN standard, a set of guidelines to help homeowners make eco-friendly choices for their residential remodeling projects.


“Consumers overwhelmingly want greener homes, and the REGREEN Guidelines will help by showing them how,” says Michelle Moore, regreen senior vice president of the USGBC. “Surveys show that not having enough good information from trusted sources has been a huge obstacle. The REGREEN Guidelines empower people with practical information about how to green projects ranging from kitchen and bath renovations to deep energy upgrades.”


Although REGREEN does not endorse specific products or manufacturers, they do include systems like Solatube Daylighting as a product with environmentally friendly attributes. To access these enlightening guidelines, visit the official “Green Home Guide” and REGREEN Web sites.


Enlightening Ed


If you’re a fan of HGTV, you’ve probably seen the hit show Living with Ed, which chronicles the life of actor Ed Begley, Jr. and his mission to live in a completely environmentally-friendly way. But did you know Ed is a huge fan of Solatube Daylighting Systems? In fact, Ed has installed and featured our product on several show episodes. Check out Ed’s Solatube Daylighting Systems here.


Also, Ed has recently released the book Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life, which is packed with tips and tricks on what works and what doesnÕt when greening your home. For more information, or to purchase the book, visit http://www.livingwithed.net/


It’s Cool to Be Green


As the sun rises, so do temperatures in your attic. This can lead to higher air conditioning bills and possible damage to the structure of your home. But our Solar Star® Attic Fan – the leader in solar-powered attic ventilation – is the easy, affordable, environmentally-friendly way to keep things cool. It installs quickly, requires no electricity to operate and cuts your air conditioning costs.In addition, you can now convert any existing gable, whirlybird, dormer or powered vent into an eco-friendly solar vent with our new Solar Star Conversion Kit. Find out more about our innovative Solar Star line here